Monthly Archive: April 2022
New films to watch in April 2022
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。 What is your favorite movie genre? Do you eat snacks while watching a movie? 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。 documentary /dok-yuh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a film or television or radio program that gives facts and information about a subject I’m working on a documentary about the lives of college students. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Going to the gym is part of Anna’s daily schedule. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or problem: something that is hard to do Farmers face challenges…
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New films to watch in April 2022
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a theater? Why? What is your least favorite film genre? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. right /rahyt/ [noun] – the fact that a person or animal can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way, or to have the things that are necessary for life The new town mayor promises to protect everyone’s right to education. comedian /kuh-MEE-dee-uhn/ [noun] – a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or…
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New films to watch in April 2022
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conjure /KON-jer/ [verb] – to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic The boy was surprised to see the man conjure a rabbit from his hat. clash /KLASH/ [noun] – a fight or argument between people Everyone was interested in the clash between the two athletes. conquer /KONG-ker/ [verb] – to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force They conquered a small village in the West. reprise /ri-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to repeat a song, performance, or set of actions Sam plans to reprise his role as…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks
©Cambridge University Library via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysteriously /mi-STEER-ee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is strange, not known, or not understood This story is about a boy who mysteriously gained magical powers. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe Jake underwent rigorous military training. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain Everyone is speculating about the mayor’s new project. subject to /suhb-JEKT-too/ [phrasal verb] – to make someone…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks
©Cambridge University Library via BBC 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 often write your thoughts in a notebook? Are you interested in science? 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。 belong /bi-LAWNG/ [verb] – to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place I think this pen belongs to Sheena. clue /kloo/ [noun] – a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery I don’t have any clue how to answer this math homework. envelope…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks
©Cambridge University Library via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep a diary? Why or why not? What happened recently that made you happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. priceless /PRAHYS-lis/ [adjective] – A priceless object has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated My grandfather’s painting is priceless. 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 She felt a sense of happiness…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?
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 use social media? How often do you use your smartphone? 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。 succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – if you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted The campaign has succeeded in terms of raising public awareness about the problem. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It is our responsibility to protect…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you into social media? Why? What is your favorite social media platform? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. social media /SOH-shuhl Mee-dee-uh/ [noun] – websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information on the internet using a computer or cell phone Companies are increasingly using social media to market their products. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy Be kind to him; he’s been under a lot of pressure lately. mature /MUH-toor/ [verb] – to become more developed…
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