Monthly Archive: July 2023
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2023年7月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing negotiations between the two governments aim to resolve the territorial dispute. surrender /suh-REN-der/ [verb] – to give something to somebody in authority The traveler had to surrender their liquids and gels at the airport security checkpoint. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – approved or legally allowed The website displayed a legitimate security certificate, indicating that it was safe to enter personal information. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition…
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2023年7月26日
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2023年7月26日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is traditional Chinese medicine? Which animals do you know of that are used in this practice? Did you know that bile is collected from bears to be used as medicine? Would you be open to trying it? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone The surgeon performed a delicate surgery to repair a torn ligament in the athlete’s knee. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – making or likely to make…
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2023年7月26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。 Did you know that bear bile is used as medicine? Would you be willing to be treated with bear bile? 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。 rescue /RES-kyoo/ [verb] – to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation The stranded cat was stuck on a tree branch until a kind neighbor climbed up to rescue it. cruel /KROO-uhl/ [KROO-uhl] – extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally It was cruel of him to tease and mock his classmates for…
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2023年7月25日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you rely on an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, or do you typically wake up naturally? How do you establish your wake-up routine? Do you consistently wake up later or earlier than your alarm? If so, why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupted /duh-SRUHP-tuhd/ [adjective] – something that is interrupted, disturbed, or thrown into disorder The disrupted schedule caused a lot of confusion among the students. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or noticeable Winning the championship was a significant achievement…
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2023年7月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insomnia /in-SOM-nee-uh/ [noun] – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time She suffered from insomnia due to working overtime. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something within something else She improved her sleep quality by incorporating relaxation techniques into her bedtime routine. persist / per-SIST/ [verb] – If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist Despite trying multiple remedies, her headache persisted throughout the day. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from…
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2023年7月25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 use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning? Do you usually wake up before your alarm goes off? 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 I avoid sugary foods to maintain a healthy diet. tip /tip / [noun] – a useful piece of information, especially about how to do something Here’s a tip: When cooking pasta, add a splash of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time…
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2023年7月25日
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2023年7月24日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspect /in-SPEKT/ [verb] – to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition The mechanic will inspect the car’s engine to identify any potential issues. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – after something else She missed her flight and subsequently had to reschedule her entire itinerary. ranked /rangkt/ [adjective] – describes the position or status of someone or something As a top-ranked university, they attract students from all over the world. disqualify /dis-KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are…
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2023年7月24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。 Are you a fan of tennis? Have you ever played or watched tennis before? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it John faced a difficult challenge at work. refuse / ri-FYOOZ/ [ ri-FYOOZ] – to say that you will not do or accept something He refused to eat his vegetables at dinner and asked for something else instead. lead /leed/ [noun] – a winning position during a race or other…
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