Monthly Archive: August 2022

Can grasshoppers truly take the place of beef?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite food? Could you tell me about it? Is there a kind of food that you do not eat? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Does smoking contribute to lung cancer? source /sawrs/ [noun] – the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something These fruits are a good source of vitamin C. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – any work that someone believes it is their duty to do It seems…
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Can grasshoppers truly take the place of beef?

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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 eat all kinds of food? What kind of food do you hate? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s quite common to see Chinese here in this area. disgusting /dis-GUHS-ting/ [adjective] – extremely unpleasant or unacceptable The fish had a disgusting smell. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She is looking for permanent employment. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

Young woman walking with Beagle dog in the summer park. Obedient pet with his owner. Walking of pets.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canine /KEY-nahyn/ [adjective] – of or like an animal of the dog family My mother is a specialist in canine care. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect He violated the terms of his agreement. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision Her lawyer filed a lawsuit against the company she’s working for. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with taking care of the health…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

Young woman walking with Beagle dog in the summer park. Obedient pet with his owner. Walking of pets.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer buying or adopting animals? Why? What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [noun] – something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided Contributions will surely help animal shelters. humane /hyoo-MEYN/ [adjective] – showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering The regulations emphasize humane treatment for all. breed /breed/ [verb] – to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way He makes…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

Young woman walking with Beagle dog in the summer park. Obedient pet with his owner. Walking of pets.

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 have a pet? What is your favorite dog breed? 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。 beagle /BEE-guhl/ [noun] – a dog with short hair, a black, brown, and white coat, short legs, and long ears My grandparents own a beagle. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation The lifeguards came to their rescue. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to agree to take something They accepted the cat as their own pet. due to /dyoo TOO/ [adjective] – because of…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

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© PR Times via Live Japan 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 desserts? When was the last time you had a dessert? What was 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。 bucket /BUKH-it/ [noun] – a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold The baby cow drank the bucket of milk. wrap /rap/ [noun] – material that is used to cover or protect objects Cover each cupcake with plastic wrap. clearly /KLEER-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see, hear,…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

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© PR Times via Live Japan Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat sweets? What dessert is popular in your country? Please describe it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eager /EE-ger/ [adjective] – wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable The students in the class seem eager to learn. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a quality in a substance or material, especially one that means that it can be used in a particular way The medicinal properties of these herbs are still unknown. packaging /PAK-uh-jing/ [noun] –…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

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© PR Times via Live Japan Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take (something) by storm /take bahy stawrm/ [idiom] – to quickly become very successful or popular in (a particular place) or among (a particular group) Jewelry shops have been taking the online market by storm. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good He devoured every delicious bite of the dinner’s delectable stew. savor /SEY-ver/ [verb] – to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible Savor the sweetness of the sauce. turquoise /TUR-koiz/ [adjective] – bluish-green in color Like the ocean,…
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