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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornament /AWR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a decorative object used for beauty The museum displayed a rare ornament made of glass in its new exhibit. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical documents or items are stored and protected The university kept old research papers in a digital archive for future studies. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or great importance of something Scientists realized the magnitude of the problem after they saw the rapid increase in ocean temperatures. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a warm, sometimes sad feeling when remembering the past The…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) 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 looking at holiday decorations? Do you prefer handmade items over machine-made items? 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。 gain /geyn/ [verb] – to receive or get something, usually gradually The new singer quickly gained fans after releasing a popular song. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give someone the chance to accept something The company offered a new training program to help employees learn more skills. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – a plan or drawing that shows how something will look The art class displayed…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What memories or feelings come to you when you think about holidays or family traditions? What kind of objects remind you of happy or hopeful moments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – old and valuable object The museum displayed several antiques that were found in an old castle. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not changing suddenly The team worked hard to build stability after many changes in leadership. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the long life or long-lasting success of…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The café stayed open later due to frequent visits from evening customers. unpredictable /uhn-pri-DIK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be predicted; changing without warning The weather caused delays because of unpredictable storms in the afternoon. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The project succeeded because of sustained teamwork across all departments. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person known but not closely Several acquaintances attended the ceremony after hearing about the event. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something The program aimed to cultivate interest in…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers
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 visited a theme park? Would you try an attraction many times if you really liked it? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or achieve something The team reached its target after months of hard work. ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or experience on a machine or vehicle, often in a theme park The children enjoyed many rides at the summer festival. goal /gohl/ [noun] – something a person aims to achieve Finishing the marathon became a personal goal…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a place where you feel excited every time you visit? What makes an experience memorable for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event or achievement The company celebrated a major milestone when it reached one million customers. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The athlete returned to training after recovering from two major surgeries. log /lawg/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The scientist kept detailed logs of temperature changes during the experiment. participation…
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Genetics legacy reexamined as Watson’s contributions resurface
©AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File 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 learned about DNA before? Do you know any scientists from history? 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。 structure /Pronunciation: STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – the way something is built or organized. The bridge structure is very strong. record /REK-ord/ [noun] – information written or kept for others to see The team kept a record of the scores. assist /verb/ [uh-SIST] – to help Nurses assist doctors at the hospital. develop /dih-VEL-up/ [verb] – to grow or make something better Plants develop when they get sunlight….
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