Monthly Archive: February 2023

Undersea Cables: Life Under the Waves

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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。 Have you ever seen cables underwater? Is connectivity important? 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。 beauty /BYOO-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being pleasing, especially to look at, or someone or something that gives great pleasure, especially when you look at it The beauty of the sunset was breathtaking. cable /KEY-buhl/ [noun] – a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc. The engineer used a cable to secure the heavy equipment to the truck. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land…
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The Christmas food of Bethlehem

Hot sahlab drink (arabic: سحلب) with cinnamon and fireplace

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urn /urn/ [noun] – a large, cylinder-shaped metal container with a lid, used for holding a large amount of a drink such as tea or coffee and keeping it hot This Victorian tea urn costs about £170. modification /mod-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to something, usually to improve it Only a few little modifications were necessary. diaspora /dahy-AS-per-uh/ [noun] – a group of people who spread from one original country to other countries, or the act of spreading in this way The Latin diaspora accounts for over two-fifths of all foreign inhabitants in Spain, primarily from…
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The Christmas food of Bethlehem

Hot sahlab drink (arabic: سحلب) with cinnamon and fireplace

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 food? Do you eat special foods on Christmas 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。 aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink There’s a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavor to food Indian cuisine uses a lot of spices. cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book that explains how to prepare particular dishes He used a cookbook as a guide when preparing the meal….
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The Christmas food of Bethlehem

Hot sahlab drink (arabic: سحلب) with cinnamon and fireplace

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite drink? Please describe its taste. What do you like to eat or drink on Christmas Day? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rich /rich/ [adjective] – a rich color, sound, smell, or taste is strong in a pleasing or attractive way The red wine has a rich, aromatic flavor. latte /LAH-tey/ [noun] – a hot drink made from espresso (= strong coffee) and warm milk Please make me a triple latte with almond syrup and a little less foam. export /ik-SPWART/ [verb] – to send goods to…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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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 talk to strangers? Do you easily trust someone? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something It’s important to avoid eating too much junk food to stay healthy. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt / [noun] – a feeling of being excited The excitement of traveling to a new place is always thrilling. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc. It’s important to research a person’s background before you hire them. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun]…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the different species in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention With caution, the chemist slowly added the new compound to the reaction mixture, carefully observing any changes. broaden /BRAWD-n/ [verb] – to increase the range of something Traveling to different countries can broaden one’s horizons and provide new perspectives on the world. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? Why or why not? What are some ways to smoothly end a conversation with a stranger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people disagree about something Division within the group will limit its chances in the competition. tempting /TEMPT-ting / [adjective] – if something is tempting, you want to do or have it The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies was tempting, but she tried to resist and stick to her diet. process /PROS-es/ [noun] –…
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