Monthly Archive: April 2023
An exceptional chance to visit Antarctica
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intrepid /in-TREP-id/ [adjective] – extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations Despite the challenging terrain, the intrepid hiker continued on with determination to reach the mountain’s summit. luxurious /luhg-ZHOOR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very comfortable and expensive The hotel room was decorated with a luxurious carpet, elegant curtains, and a comfortable king-size bed, making the guests feel pampered during their stay. turbulent /TUR-byuh-luhnt / [adjective] – turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly The passengers on the airplane experienced a turbulent flight due to the stormy weather, causing some to feel nauseous and scared….
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals
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 okonomiyaki? When was the last time that you had okonomiyaki? 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。 local /LOH-kuhl / [adjective] – pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial. He is not local to this area. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc. I learned about Japanese culture at the university. sour /SOR-er / [adjective] – having an…
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endorse / en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone The famous chef endorsed the new line of kitchen appliances, praising their innovative features and high-quality performance. conceive / kuhn-SEEV/ [verb] – to bring a thought or idea into being; imagine She conceived a brilliant idea for a new smartphone app that could revolutionize how people manage their daily tasks. embody / em-BOD-ee/ [verb] – to represent a quality or an idea exactly The statue of liberty embodies the spirit of freedom and democracy, standing as a…
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat okonomiyaki? What food is popular in your country? Please describe it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances. The survival rate for younger cancer patients has improved dramatically. atomic /uh-TOM-ik/ [adjective] – of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs: an atomic explosion. Here is an atomic power plant. healing /HEE-ling/ [noun] – the process in which a bad situation or painful emotion ends or improves…
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Researchers explore objective measures of pain
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is pain, and how is it experienced by individuals? How does pain affect daily life and mental health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [verb] – to judge the value or character of someone or something As part of their homework, the students were asked to rate the quality of the new school cafeteria and provide suggestions for improvement. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to discover the exact size or amount of something: In science class, the teacher asked the students to measure the length and width of the…
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The concrete that benefits the environment
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is concrete? Why is concrete an important building material? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. The construction of the new hospital has been delayed due to a shortage of workers and materials, but the government is making efforts to speed up the process. concrete /KON-kreet/ [noun] – a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water The workers poured concrete into the foundation to create a solid base for…
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The concrete that benefits the environment
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contributor /kuhn-TRIB-yuh-ter/ [noun] – one of the reasons why something happens The heavy rainfall was a significant contributor to the flooding in the city last week. account for /uh-KOUNT fawr/ [phrasal verb] – to form the total of something The sales of the new product line account for almost 25% of the company’s revenue this quarter. durability /door-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being able to last a long time without becoming damaged It’s important to consider not only the price and appearance of a car but also its durability when making a purchase, to ensure…
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