Monthly Archive: April 2022

Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Other countries were urged to lift trade restrictions by the president. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea I have no notion of resigning. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place You should…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

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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。 Do you like cheese? What dairy foods do you eat every day? 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。 vegan /VEE-guhn/ [adjective] – not eating, using, or including any animal products A raw vegan diet is not recommended for children. (a) few /fyoo/ [determiner] – some, or a small number of something Few people were aware of his plan to resign. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Could I have the list of ingredients for the cookies?…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The Mona Lisa is famous for her notable enigmatic smile. replicate /REP-li-keyt/ [verb] – to make or do something again in exactly the same way There’s no need to replicate the experiment. This is already as good as is. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm Scientists are questioning the ethical use of meat consumption. lard /lahrd/ [noun] – a white substance made from pig fat and used in cooking Mix water, butter, and lard into…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the difference between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet? What foods do you believe are healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure I can already smell the delectable scent of my mother’s freshly baked bread. peculiar /pi-KYOOL-yer/ [adjective] – unusual and strange This wine has a peculiar taste. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese Sorry, but I can’t have ice cream. I…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you prefer, fiction or nonfiction books? Why? How often do you visit a bookstore? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reflect /ri-FLEKT/ [verb] – to show, express, or be a sign of something This book reflects the Indonesian culture. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid / [verb] – very complex, This song has sophisticated lyrics. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil Dorian’s handwriting is light and clear. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a piece of writing, a musical…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [noun] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object Be careful with the fragile miniatures. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [verb] – to sell something in a public sale of goods or property The organization auctioned a rare painting last week. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – a book (formal) I came across this volume of essays at the town book fair. awe /aw/ [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: She was in awe of the hotel’s amenities. treasure /TREZH-er/ [verb]…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller 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。 Do book covers catch your attention? What is your favorite fantasy story? 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。 tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – extremely small I used to have a collection of tiny dolls. century /SEN-chu-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years This company has been around for a century. poem /POH-uhm/ [noun] – a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they…
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