Monthly Archive: March 2025
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2025年3月31日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repatriation /ree-pey-tree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of returning something to its country of origin The government’s efforts in the repatriation of ancient manuscripts strengthened diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important or significant The launch of the new spacecraft was a momentous achievement for the country’s space program. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something through symbols or meaningful gestures The lighting of the candle was a symbolic gesture of unity during the peace conference. divine /dih-VAHYN/ [adjective] – relating to or coming from a god or deity The priest…
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2025年3月31日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2025年3月31日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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 lost something important and later found it? Do you think objects from the past can teach us something important? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something is located or takes place The construction workers gathered at the building site early in the morning. birthplace /BURTH-pleys/ [noun] – the place where something began or was started Kyoto is often called the birthplace of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something done successfully with effort or…
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2025年3月31日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could see an ancient artifact from any time in history, what would you choose and why? Why do you think museums sometimes display items from other countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest The museum proudly displayed an artifact from an ancient civilization that had recently been discovered. strength /strengkth/ [noun] – the quality or state of being physically strong or having great power Her strength and determination helped…
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2025年3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。 Do you think living in space for a long time would be exciting? Do you think astronauts need to exercise every day in space? 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。 extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something last longer They will extend the meeting by one hour. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something or someone The storm will impact the flight schedules. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – very important or essential Doctors continued their vital work in the hospital despite the power outage. effort /EF-ert/…
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2025年3月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form The company’s business model continues to evolve as it grows and learns from customer feedback. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – worthy of attention or notice; remarkable The scientist made a notable discovery that could change medical treatments. extension /ik-STEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of increasing the length of something We applied for an extension on our project deadline to finish the remaining work. percentage /per-SEN-tij/ [noun] – a part or share of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100 The…
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2025年3月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could go on a long space mission, what do you think would be the most exciting part? Why? What skills do you think astronauts need to stay calm and focused during long missions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – innovative; introducing new and important changes The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize or highlight something The teacher underscored the importance of studying every day. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time They experienced…
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2025年3月30日
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2025年3月29日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rank /rangk/ [verb] – to have a particular position in a list or hierarchy The university ranks among the top institutions for medical research in the country. caution /CAW-shuhn/ [verb] – to warn someone to be careful The weather service cautioned residents to stay indoors due to the approaching storm. minimal /MIN-uh-muhl/ [adjective] – very small in amount, level, or degree The damage from the earthquake was minimal due to strong building structures. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an action, situation, or decision that can be used as an example for future cases The court’s ruling set…
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2025年3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。 Would you prefer drinking water with or without added minerals? Have you ever noticed a difference in the taste of water from different places? 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。 decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – a reduction in size, amount, or number of something There was a decrease in the number of visitors today. personal /PUR-suh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to one person instead of a group or organization His personal opinion is different from his friend’s view. opinion /uh-PIN-yuhn/ [noun] – a thought or belief about something or someone His…
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