Monthly Archive: May 2023

Even though Hachiko was born 100 years ago, he still makes people happy

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent. He laid flowers at the feet of the six-meter-tall bronze statue of Deng that stands in Shenzhen’s Lianhuashan Park. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to serve as a memorial or reminder of National Park Week first started in 1991 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NPS. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. Mary’s narrative was an inspiring tale of determination and perseverance; she…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an ejection, and why is it necessary in the context of piloting an aircraft? Could you give some potential dangers associated with ejection, particularly in the case of an emergency situation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist In the wilderness, survival skills like starting a fire, building a shelter, and finding food and water are essential to staying alive. eardrum /EER-druhm/ [noun] – a thin piece of skin inside the ear that moves…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eject /ih-JEKT/ [verb] – to push, throw, or force something out of a place As soon as the rollercoaster reached the end of the ride, the safety bar was released, and the passengers were able to eject from their seats. plunge into /pluhnj into/ [phasal verb] – to suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness, or to make someone or something suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness After carefully considering her options, Sarah decided to plunge into the challenging task of learning a new language. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme During my first job interview,…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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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 heard about pilots who survived after ejecting underwater? Would you be interested in learning about the psychological impact on pilots who have had to eject underwater? 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。 reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be The reality of the situation is that studying hard for your exams is necessary to achieve good grades. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The progress he made…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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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 always use your mobile phone? Do mobile phones make people feel more or less isolated? 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。 communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals It’s important to communicate clearly with your classmates during group projects so that everyone can understand each other’s ideas. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The music had a calming effect on the students during the test. face to face /FEYS-tuh-FEYS/ [adjective] –…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you imagine living without a mobile phone? Why or why not? In what ways have mobile phones impacted our personal relationships with family and friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – anything used or acting to block someone from going somewhere or from doing something, or to block something from happening Despite facing several language barriers, the international students worked hard to understand their course materials and communicate effectively with their classmates. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – the state of being convenient I always choose to book…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – not near other things or people of the same kind After the lockdown, many people felt isolated from their friends and family, which led to a significant increase in mental health issues. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other Group projects and class discussions in school are great ways to encourage interaction among students and help them develop teamwork skills. overload /OH-ver-lohd/ [noun] – the fact that something or someone is overloaded The teacher noticed that the students were…
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Friendship: More than just a source of joy

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overstate /oh-ver-STEYT/ [verb] – to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is It’s important not to overstate your accomplishments on your resume because it can lead to disappointment during job interviews. adulthood /uh-DUHLT-hood/ [noun] – the part of someone’s life when they are an adult Adulthood can be a time of great independence, but it also comes with many responsibilities and challenges that can be difficult to navigate. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. The outcome of…
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