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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. choreograph /KAWR-ee-uh-graf/ [verb] – to plan and organize the movements of dancers or performers The director choreographed the stage performance carefully. manifesto /man-uh-FES-toh/ [noun] – a public statement of beliefs or aims, especially one issued by a political party or organization The group released a manifesto explaining future environmental goals. autobiographical /aw-toh-bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own life story The exhibition included autobiographical photographs. conglomerate /kuhn-GLOM-er-it/ [noun] – a large company consisting of several different companies that have joined together The conglomerate owns many fashion and luxury brands. independence /in-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun]…
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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

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©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a fashion show? Why do people talk about sustainable fashion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equestrian /ih-KWES-tree-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to horse riding The equestrian event attracted many visitors. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular way in which something happens or is done The design follows a simple pattern. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of similar things The designer showed a new collection of clothes. recycled /ree-SAHY-kuhld/ [adjective] – made from materials that have been used before The bag is made from recycled plastic….
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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

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©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson 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 like fashion? (Yes/No) Do you know what a fashion show is? (Yes/No) 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。 show /shoh/ [noun] – a public event where people watch something The fashion show was very exciting. horse /haws/ [noun] – a large animal used for riding The horse walked around the field. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a person who shows clothes The model wore a new dress. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the way something looks The dress has a simple design. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun] –…
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Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation

©AP Photo/James Brooks Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – making you feel like you are inside or part of something The museum created an immersive exhibition about ocean life. ascendancy /uh-SEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a position of power or strong influence The company gained ascendancy in the global technology market. gastronomy /gas-TRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food Gastronomy attracts visitors to many famous cities. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development of something The discovery marked a milestone in medical research. reclassify /ree-KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to change something…
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Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation

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©AP Photo/James Brooks 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 like visiting special restaurants? Can food sometimes look like 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。 restaurant /RES-tuh-rahnt/ [noun] – a place where meals are prepared and served to customers The restaurant serves local seafood dishes. chef /shef/ [noun] – a professional cook, especially the most important cook in a restaurant The chef prepared a special dinner. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens to someone and affects how they feel The trip was a wonderful experience. art /ahrt/ [noun] – the activity of…
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Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation

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©AP Photo/James Brooks Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of restaurants give customers a special experience, not just food? Why do some chefs try unusual ideas when creating dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – an image shown on a surface by a machine The museum used projection to show moving images on the wall. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – serious thought about something The film encouraged reflection about environmental problems. surveillance /ser-VAY-luhns/ [noun] – the careful watching of a person or place The government increased surveillance in busy public areas. heritage…
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Orphaned macaque comforted by plush toy at Tokyo-area zoo

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae 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 baby animals need their mothers? Can toys make animals feel calm? 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。 baby /BEY-bee/ [noun] – a very young child or animal The baby monkey stayed close to the zookeeper. toy /toi/ [noun] – an object for play The child carried a toy everywhere. hug /huhg/ [verb] – to hold someone tightly with arms The girl hugged her dog. sleep /sleep/ [verb] – to rest with eyes closed The cat sleeps on the sofa. group /groop/ [noun] – several people…
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