Monthly Archive: March 2022

Why do so many individuals believe in the “soulmate myth”?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What characteristics are you looking for in a lifetime partner? Why do people believe in soulmates? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theme park /theem pahrk/ [noun] – a large permanent area for public entertainment, with entertaining activities and big machines to ride on or play games on, restaurants, etc., sometimes all connected with a single subject It’s the biggest theme park outside the United States. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong Every individual has rights…
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Why do so many individuals believe in the “soulmate myth”?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you already met your soulmate? Do you know someone who has already met his/her soulmate? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 search /surch/ [noun] – an attempt to find someone or something They eventually discovered the missing papers after a long search. mate /meyt/ [noun] – a mate is also a husband or wife Her mate will come to see her on Sunday. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else An addition had been added on the back of the house by the…
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Why do so many individuals believe in the “soulmate myth”?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way The administration is persisting with its massive public works program. quest /kwest / [noun] – a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult Nothing will be able to stop them in their quest for truth. soulmate /SOHLmeyt / [noun] – someone, usually your romantic, who you have a special relationship with, and who you know and love very much She met Adam later that year and recognized right…
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Scientist discovers rainbow-colored fish in the Maldives

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©Yi-Kai Tea via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which aquatic animal do you find the most interesting? Why? Do you read scientific magazines? If not, would you like to read one in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. involvement /in-VOLV-ment/ [noun] – the act or process of taking part in A student’s involvement in volunteer programs is very important. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other She studies different species of plants. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/…
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Scientist discovers rainbow-colored fish in the Maldives

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©Yi-Kai Tea via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a rainbow? Have you been to the Maldives? If not, would you like to visit it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The Dragon’s Blood Tree is a rare tree located on Socotra Island. ocean /OH-shuhn/ [noun] – a very large area of sea She likes listening to the sound of ocean waves. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – the activity of examining a subject in detail in order to discover new information…
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Scientist discovers rainbow-colored fish in the Maldives

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©Yi-Kai Tea via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The widespread flooding lasted for a week. restricted /ri-STRIK-tid/ [adjective] – limited in amount or range Food supplies were restricted in the community. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something There has been a delay in the distribution of products. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be or give a typical example of something The athletes exemplified courage and perseverance during the game. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If…
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Three ways to respond on White Day

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confectionery /kuhn-FEK-shuh-ner-ee/ [noun] – sweets or chocolate I dreamed of owning a confectionery shop when I was a child. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time American scientist John Wheeler coined the term “black hole”. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional It’s not customary to tip waiters in Japan. reciprocate /ri-SIP-ruh-keyt/ [verb] – to share the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else My mother taught me to always reciprocate someone’s kindness to…
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