Monthly Archive: August 2025
New Yorker documents every museum across the city
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of place would you like to visit if you could explore the whole city? What do you think makes a small or unknown place interesting to visit? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to guess or calculate the value, size, or amount of something based on information The teacher estimated that the project would cost less than expected. tour guide /toor gahyd/ [noun] – a person whose job is to show tourists around places and explain interesting facts about them The tour guide explained the…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city
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 learning about different cultures? Do you prefer visiting big places or small 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。 video /VID-ee-oh/ [noun] – moving image with sound that is recorded and shown on a screen The students made a video about their school festival. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the custom, belief, art, and way of life of a group of people or society The festival is an important part of the country’s culture. weekday /WEEK-dey/ [noun] – a day from Monday to Friday, not including Saturday…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. log /log/ [noun] – written or recorded account of events, activities, or experiences kept regularly The traveler kept a log of each city visited during the trip. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience or go through a process or change The old building will undergo repairs after the storm. licensed /LAI-snst/ [adjective] – having official permission or certification to do something She is a licensed driver who passed her road test last month. chronological /kron-l-OJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – arranged in the order in which events happened The teacher asked the students to put the story events in…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? If so, how often do you eat them? If not, what food do you usually eat? Do you usually check the labels when buying food? If so, what do you look for? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultra-processed /UHL-truh-proh-sest/ [adjective] – describes food made with many changes, including added sugar and chemicals Chips and candy are ultra-processed foods. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – substances added to food to improve taste, color, or life span Some foods have many additives…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.
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 tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The museum has a remarkable collection of ancient coins. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc. The food at that restaurant is exceptionally good. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every line. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something The town built a park to revitalize the area. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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