Monthly Archive: October 2024

Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

2024年10月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes food prices to rise? Have you noticed any specific foods that have become more expensive recently? How do you feel when you see higher prices at the store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There was a decline in the number of students this year. sales /seylz/ [noun] – the number of products or services sold by a company The company saw a huge increase in sales after the new promotion. grocery /GROH-suh-ree/ [adjective] –…
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Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

2024年10月4日

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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 noticed recent examples of price increases? Do you feel frustrated when you see higher prices at the store? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give information about something, often officially She will report the news to her class. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone interested in something Bright colors attract more people to the store. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy something The cost of the toy is ten dollars. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to expect…
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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

2024年10月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a famous beverage in your country? What do you know about the potential benefits of drinking wine, and why do you think some people believe it is good for health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medieval /mid-EE-vuhl/ [adjective] – related to the Middle Ages (the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500) The medieval castle stood proudly on the hill, showcasing its ancient architecture. monastery /MON-uh-ster-ee/ [noun] – a building in which monks live and worship The old monastery was known for its beautiful…
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Intermediate

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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

2024年10月3日

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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 drunk wine? Does your country produce wine? 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。 steep /steep/ [adjective] – rising or falling sharply; having a steep slope The hiker carefully navigated the steep path up the mountain. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – low areas of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through them The kids played in the valley near the river. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something She uses a new method to study for her tests. own…
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Beginner

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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

2024年10月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this The study of viticulture includes understanding soil types, climate, and grape varieties. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many residents without homes. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The unexpected announcement triggered a wave of excitement among the fans. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or owning a lot of things The affluent neighborhood is known for its luxury…
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Meta unveils advanced virtual reality headset and smart glasses at Menlo Park Event

2024年10月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of product features do you think are most important to highlight in a presentation? What methods do you think are effective for engaging an audience during a presentation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual reality /VUR-choo-uhl ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – a computer-generated environment that simulates physical presence in real or imagined worlds In virtual reality, players can explore places they have never visited before. presentation /prez-uhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun ] – speech or display that informs or explains something to an audience The presentation on animals helped us learn about…
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Intermediate

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Meta unveils advanced virtual reality headset and smart glasses at Menlo Park Event

2024年10月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed The engineer created a prototype of the car before producing the final model. lightweight /LAHYT-weyt/ [adjective] – designed to be easy to carry; not heavy This backpack is lightweight, making it perfect for hiking and traveling. neural interface /NOOR-uhl IN-ter-feys/ [noun phrase] – a system that allows communication between a brain and an external device The neural interface helped the scientist understand how the brain processes information. cutting-edge /KUH-tuhng EJ/ [adjective] – highly advanced; the most…
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Expert

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Meta unveils advanced virtual reality headset and smart glasses at Menlo Park Event

2024年10月2日

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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。 Which types of product features are most important to highlight in a presentation: price, functionality, design, or customer testimonials? Which methods do you think are most effective for engaging an audience during a presentation: visual aids, interactive activities, storytelling, or Q&A sessions? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time The teacher will introduce new rules in class tomorrow. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a distinctive attribute or aspect of something The movie has a…
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Beginner

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