Monthly Archive: October 2022
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2022年10月31日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adorn /uh-DAWRN/ [verb] – to add something decorative to a person or thing The walls are adorned with several great oil paintings. Celtic /KEL-tik/ [adjective] – of an ancient European people who are related to the Irish, Scots, Welsh, and Bretons, or of their language or culture The museum’s collection of Celtic relics is remarkable. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – a tenuous connection, idea, or situation is weak and possibly does not exist The several provinces’ historical and cultural connections were thought to be exceedingly tenuous. skulk /skuhlk/ [verb] – to hide or move around as if…
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2022年10月31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 believe in ghosts? Do you like watching horror movies? 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。 enjoy /en-JOI/ [verb] – to get pleasure from something I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. dress up /DRES uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to put on special clothes in order to change your appearance What will you dress up as for Halloween? trick-or-treating /trik-awr-treet-ing/ [noun] – an activity in which children dress up as magical or frightening creatures or as characters from a story on Halloween, and visit people’s homes to demand candy…
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2022年10月31日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about Halloween celebrations? What has ever made you feel the most scared? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hallow /HAL-oh/ [noun] – a saint or holy person People used to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve before the name was changed. eve /eev/ [noun] – the period or day before an important event We will be here on Christmas Eve. lurk /lurk/ [verb] – to stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden, waiting to attack or appear Why are you lurking in the hallway? You should go…
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2022年10月31日
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2022年10月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – not now existing Many animals and birds are now extinct. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something How do we evaluate their performance? pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty They pose a serious threat to security. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make something happen Recent health concerns for the president have prompted discussion about his political future. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most…
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2022年10月28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 seen a palm tree? Do you like artificial intelligence? 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。 depend on /dih-PEND on/ [phrasal verb] – to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before You can’t depend on your parents forever. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding We believe in investing in scientific research. author /AW-ther / [noun] – the writer of…
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2022年10月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your view, what are the benefits of AI? What should we do so that species of trees do not face extinction? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things The city is a very diverse place. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other The area is rich in different plant species. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to judge or decide the amount,…
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2022年10月28日
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2022年10月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually judged in connection with the number of people and the amount of materials necessary to produce the goods We need to increase productivity. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The manager allocates duties to the assistants. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others I really must assert myself more in…
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2022年10月26日
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