Monthly Archive: November 2024
Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand
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。 What’s your favorite dish that uses eggs? Which do you prefer: white eggs or brown eggs? 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。 price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for which something is sold The prices of electronic gadgets have increased due to high demand during the holiday season. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire or need for something, especially a product or service, within a market There is a high demand for organic vegetables in the local market. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – not lasting or needed for…
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Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The prolonged drought has severely impacted the region’s agriculture. culling /KUHL-ing/ [noun] – the intentional killing animals to prevent the spread of a disease The culling of sick animals helped stop the disease from spreading. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The storm and the subsequent flooding caused significant damage to the village. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse The heavy rainfall exacerbated the flooding in the low-lying areas. flock /flok/ [noun] – a group of birds…
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Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some health benefits or concerns that come with eating eggs? What dishes in your country use eggs as a main ingredient? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peak /peek/ [noun] – the highest point or maximum value reached The stock market reached its peak in 2008 before the crash occurred. short-lived /SHAWRT-LAHYVD/ [adjective] – lasting for a very short period of time The vacation was short-lived, but it was a nice break from work. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or creating something The factory’s production of…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
©REUTERS/Marco Garcia 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。 What’s your favorite Disney movie? Which do you prefer: watching movies at home or at the cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We watched a thrilling action movie last weekend. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or various colors The children painted a colorful mural on the wall. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person who directs or guides a group, organization, or country The leader of the team…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes Disney movies special for people of all ages? If you could create a Disney movie, what would it be about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skilled /skild/ [adjective] – having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well She is highly skilled in solving complex math problems. curse /kurs/ [noun] – a magical spell or spoken words intended to cause harm or misfortune The villagers believed the old castle was under a curse. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include something as an important part…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. titular /TICH-uh-ler/ [adjective] – the character after whom the movie is named Harry Potter is the titular character in the popular book and movie series. demigod /DEM-ee-god/ [noun] – (in ancient stories) a being who is partly human and partly a god The villagers believed the mysterious warrior was a demigod sent to protect them. assemble /uh-SEM-buhl/ [verb] – to gather people or things together, often for a specific purpose He assembled a team of experts to work on the new project. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or point in development or…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale
©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo 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。 Is art more about skill or creativity? Do you think modern art is easier to understand than traditional art? 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。 consist /kuhn-SIST/ [verb] – to be made up of or composed of something The committee consists of five members. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The antique painting was appraised at a value of $500,000. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – having an obligation to do something or being accountable for something He is…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale
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