Monthly Archive: April 2022
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2022年4月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. putter /PUHT-er/ [verb] – to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard My sister enjoys puttering in the kitchen. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen To be a great leader, one must be proactive. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to take action or to choose what action to take Evaluating our teachers gives the students a sense of agency to express their opinions. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed, or to feel more…
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2022年4月18日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What household chore is a must in your everyday life? Why? How do you balance work/school and doing household chores? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satisfying /SAT-is-fahy/ [adjective] – making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want I’ve always found farm work to be so satisfying. impair /im-PAIR/ [verb] – to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective Listening to music at a high volume could impair one’s hearing. distressing /duh-STREH-suhng/ [adjective] – upsetting or worrying Seeing people suffer from the pandemic…
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2022年4月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was your first impression of Easter? How do the people in your country celebrate Easter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that is used to represent a quality or idea The dragon is commonly known as a symbol of power. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas Experts say that cutting down trees is linked to climate change. rebirth /ree-BURTH/ [noun] – a new period of growth of something People consider spring as the season of…
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2022年4月17日
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 heard of Easter Sunday? Is Easter Sunday a holiday in your country? 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。 based something on something /beyst on/ [phrasal verb] – if you base something on particular facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas to develop it The movie is based on a true story. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter The Philippines doesn’t have four seasons. garden /GAHR-dn/ [noun] – a piece of land, usually in a…
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2022年4月17日
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2022年4月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mythical /MITH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – mythical The unicorn is a famous mythical creature. hare /hair/ [noun] – an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears The hunter aimed at the hare, but it was too quick for him. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – a search for something or someone Michael participates in Easter egg hunts every year. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating Be careful looking for mushrooms in the wild. Some of them aren’t edible. scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The parfait was absolutely scrumptious!…
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2022年4月16日
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2022年4月16日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness He is currently taking heart medication. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The cops discovered pistols, knives, and other lethal weapons in the automobile. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Certain meals are known to trigger headaches in some people. prescribe /pri-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have The drug is often prescribed to people with this kind of…
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2022年4月16日
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 like taking medicine? Do you take any medicine when you feel pain in your body? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a description of an event or situation She submits reports on the situation on a weekly basis. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described We have certain reasons for our decision that must stay private. fit /fit/ [verb] – to be suitable for something I’m confident we’ll be able to fit your requirements. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way…
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2022年4月16日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you believe that there will be an easier way to treat illnesses in the future? Why? Why should treatments should be developed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type Recently, there has been a major shift in attitudes. drug /druhg/ [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine For his condition, he takes a variety of drugs. claim /kleym/ [verb] – to say that something is true or is…
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