Monthly Archive: March 2025
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2025年3月5日
©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness toward people with whom you work or share an experience The team’s camaraderie grew stronger after they spent weeks working on the project together. collegial /kuh-LEE-juhl/ [adjective] – relating to a friendly relationship between colleagues who share responsibility The meeting had a collegial atmosphere, with everyone freely sharing their ideas. anecdote /AN-ik-doht/ [noun] – a short, often amusing story about a real incident or person She told a funny anecdote about her first day at the new job. eclectic /ih-KLEK-tik/ [adjective] – consisting of different styles,…
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2025年3月5日
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2025年3月5日
©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of events bring famous people together? Why do you think celebrities attend special gatherings before an award ceremony? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominee /NOM-uh-nee/ [noun] – someone who has been officially suggested for a position, honor, or award She was a nominee for the best singer award at the ceremony. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a formal social event where guests are welcomed The hotel held a special reception for its new guests. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – carefully arranged or organized in a particular way The…
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2025年3月5日
©Jordan Strauss/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。 Have you ever watched an awards show? Would you like to attend a glamorous event? 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality The school won a prestigious award for best students. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of things to do or discuss at a meeting The teacher wrote today’s agenda on the board. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The team won…
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2025年3月4日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about tropical cyclones? Can you name any famous cyclones from history? What kind of damage can a tropical cyclone cause? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies weather patterns and forecasts weather conditions The meteorologist predicted heavy rain, so we brought umbrellas. historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to events in the past The museum has historical photos of past cyclones. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun ] – the fact or frequency of something happening The occurrence of three cyclones at the same…
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2025年3月4日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known The uncertainty about the weather made it difficult to plan the trip. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] – to reach or succeed in getting something She attained a high score on the exam after months of studying. torrential /taw-REN-shuhl/ [adjective] – (of rain) falling rapidly and in great amounts The outdoor event was canceled due to torrential rain and strong winds. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The teacher underscored the importance of reviewing notes before…
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2025年3月4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 experienced strong winds and heavy rain? Would you prefer to live in a place with no storms at all? 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。 cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent, rotating storm with strong winds and heavy rain The strong cyclone broke trees and damaged houses. conducive /kuhn-DOO-siv/ [adjective] – providing the right conditions for something to happen Quiet places are conducive to studying well. simultaneous /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening at the same time Two simultaneous concerts played different songs. maritime /MAR-i-tahym/ [adjective] – related…
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2025年3月4日
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2025年3月3日
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2025年3月3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 scientists want to study craters on the moon to learn more about its surface? Do astronauts face challenges during landing, such as rough terrain and low visibility? 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。 mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task, usually involving travel, that is done for a particular purpose The rescue team started a mission to help lost hikers. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer part or top layer of something The table’s surface was smooth and shiny. analyze /AN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something carefully in…
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