Monthly Archive: January 2025
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2025年1月31日
©Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think creative works, like movies or music, can impact people’s lives or emotions? Why should achievements be recognized? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exemplary /ig-ZEM-pluh-ree/ [adjective] – very good and suitable to be copied or admired Her exemplary work in the project inspired the entire team. portrayal /pawr-TREY-uhl/ [noun] – the way someone or something is represented in a book, film, or play His portrayal of the king in the play was unforgettable. artistic /ahr-TIS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to art or artists She displayed her…
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2025年1月31日
©Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be a typical example of something or show something very clearly Her dedication to teaching exemplifies the qualities of a great educator. illustrious /ih-LUHS-tree-uhs/ [adjective] – famous, well-respected, and admired for past achievements The scientist’s illustrious career included groundbreaking research in environmental science. accolade /AK-uh-leyd/ [noun] – praise and approval; an award for an achievement Winning the award was the highest accolade of his career. versatility /vur-suh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to adapt or be used for many different things His versatility as a musician allows him to play…
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2025年1月31日
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2025年1月31日
©Evan Agostini/Invision/AP 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 enjoy watching theater performances or movies? Have you ever been inspired by a musician or actor? 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。 remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning Her speech was remarkable and inspired everyone in the audience. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – something that you give or do to help achieve a goal or improve a situation His contribution to the school project made it a success. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – the act of entertaining people by dancing,…
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2025年1月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – broken or torn pieces of something larger After the earthquake, debris covered the streets, making it difficult for vehicles to pass. scattered /SKAT-erd/ [adjective] – spread out or dispersed over an area The broken toys lay scattered across the living room floor after the kids finished playing. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] – the act of moving or falling downward The airplane began its descent as it approached the airport. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state or quality of being uncommon or unusual Diamonds of this size and clarity are a true rarity in…
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2025年1月30日
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2025年1月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people are curious about objects that come from space? What do you think it would be like to hold a piece of a rock that came from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The mountain’s peak was visible through the mist after the fog cleared. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the action of one object hitting another The car crash caused a noticeable impact on the vehicle’s front side. interstellar /in-ter-STEL-er/ [adjective] – occurring or existing between stars The…
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2025年1月30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。 Have you ever seen something unusual in the sky, like a shooting star or a bright light? Would you enjoy learning about where objects from space come from? 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。 footage /FOOT-ij/ [noun] – recorded video or film of an event or scene The news channel aired rare footage of a snowstorm blanketing the entire city. dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine particle of dirt or other substances that settle on surfaces The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the fine dust on the old bookshelf….
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2025年1月29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 know about areas that experience snowfall for the first time? Can species with natural adaptations survive extreme weather better than those without? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe flooding in the town. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a body The temperature dropped below freezing last night. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas, especially from the…
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2025年1月29日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think happens to plants and trees when the weather gets very cold? What do you think animals or plants do to survive in very cold weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The region experienced an unprecedented amount of snowfall this year. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of changing to suit different conditions Animals living in the Arctic show special adaptations for the cold. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm The zoo…
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