Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs
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Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptocurrency /KRIP-toh-kur-uhn-see/ [noun] – a digital currency produced by a public network, rather than any government, that uses cryptography to make sure payments are sent and received safely A group of young entrepreneurs plans to debut the new cryptocurrency next month. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started The start-up costs were estimated to be too high. tether /TETH-er/ [verb] – to connect or relate someone or something to another thing The development of green car technologies has been tethered to long-term improvements for the automotive industry. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs
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。 How do you save money? Do you use cryptocurrency? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [verb] – to provide or supply something The shop is offering a 50 percent discount on most of its items. cheap /cheep/ [adjective] – costing little money or less than is usual or expected Fruits and vegetables are cheaper in supermarkets. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something How much does it cost to get to Shinjuku? annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every…
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Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important is it to invest? In what kind of things would you like to invest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repeat /ri-PEET/ [noun] – a situation in which something happens or is done more than once There will be a repeat of this event next year. debit card /DEB-it kahrd/ [noun] – a small plastic card that can be used as a method of payment, the money being taken from your bank account automatically I would like to pay with my debit card, please. affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not…
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Japanese Era to reminisce
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emperor /EM-per-er/ [noun] – a male ruler of an empire This type of porcelain was created only for the Chinese emperor and his family. reign /reyn/ [noun] – the period of time when a king or queen rules a country We discussed his successful reign as a king. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting This idea will almost surely spark a new immigration debate across the country. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt / [verb] – to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a…
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Japanese Era to reminisce
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。 Do you know something about Shōwa no Hi? Are you excited about the Golden week? 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。 celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something All around town, there were loud New Year’s Eve celebrations. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. issues /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a…
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Japanese Era to reminisce
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually celebrate a holiday? What were the moments in your life that you want to reminisce about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition] – different from Unlike his father, Dan is a very pleasant person. reflect /ri-FLEKT / [verb] – to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions The boss demanded time to reflect on what to do. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun] – (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part Education is the current focus of the debate. look back /look…
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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes
©Issei kato via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat salty food? Do you use metal chopsticks? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heighten /HAHYT-n/ [verb] – to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect TV commercials heightened the interest in food products. sense /sens/ [noun] – an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel Mina lost her sense of smell after catching a cold. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] –…
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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes
©Issei kato via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this A pinch of pepper intensified the flavor of the soup. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send out or carry signals or messages using radio, television, etc. Some people still use the fax machine to transmit information. quest /kwest/ [noun] – a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult Dana is on a quest to find the best Italian restaurant. imitate /IM-i-teyt/ [verb] – to copy…
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