Monthly Archive: March 2023
The traditional drink that powers Indonesia
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s your favorite natural drink, and why do you like it? What kind of natural drink would you recommend to someone who’s feeling stressed or tired? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. kingdom /KING-duhm/ [noun] – the territory ruled over by a king or queen In history class, we learned about the medieval kingdom of England and how it was ruled by kings and queens. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the start Initially, I thought I had lost my phone, but then I remembered that I had left it in my…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl/ [noun] – someone who lives in the area you are talking about I asked the local if he knew where the post office was, and he pointed me in the right direction. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] – people who are the best, richest, most powerful, etc. The club was expensive to join, so it was only open to the elite members of society who could afford the high fees. blend /blend/ [noun] – two or more things that are put together I love the blend of different spices in this curry; it gives it a…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia
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 tried jamu before? Do you think jamu tastes good? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people who are about the same age My grandmother has a lot of old photographs that she likes to show me. It’s nice to see how our family has changed from generation to generation. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people for a long time In my family, it is a traditional custom…
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Robots to perform 39% of household tasks in ten years, experts say
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. automated /AA-tuh-may-tuhd/ [adjective] – carried out by machines or computers without needing human control Currently, everyone makes use of an automated phone system. reverse /ri-VURS/ [adjective] – the opposite of what has just been mentioned The reverse side of the worksheet had a different set of questions than the front, which made the assignment more challenging. warrant /WAWR-uhnt/ [verb] – to make a particular action necessary or correct, or to be a reason to do something The incident was significant enough for the police to warrant an investigation. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to direct the way…
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Robots to perform 39% of household tasks in ten years, experts say
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 robots? What kind of robot would you like to have? 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。 grocery /GROH-suh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to the food that you buy in a store We need to go grocery shopping today. least /leest/ [adverb] – less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number I like the yellow one the least of all. doubt /dout/ [noun] – (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is This letter resolved all our…
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Robots to perform 39% of household tasks in ten years, experts say
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In what ways do you think robots can help us? What do you think would happen if robots became more intelligent? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience It’s impossible to predict the weather accurately. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Demand is anticipated to rise in the following decade. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – belonging or relating to the home, house, or family The cooking…
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