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Walking clubs promote health and community connections

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scenic /SEE-nik/ [adjective] – having or allowing you to see beautiful natural features The mountain offers a scenic view of the valley below. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time She suffers from chronic back pain that requires regular therapy. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to strengthen or support Regular exercise bolsters your immune system and overall health. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the extent to which a…
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Walking clubs promote health and community connections

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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。 When is the best time to exercise? Do you prefer to exercise indoors or outdoors? 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。 yoga /YOH-guh/ [noun] – a physical, mental, and spiritual practice involving breath control, meditation, and specific bodily postures Yoga can help reduce stress and improve flexibility. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – making you feel happy The movie was so enjoyable that I watched it twice. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – a regular practice or routine, especially one that is hard to give up Brushing your teeth before bed is a…
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Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand

Eggs

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。 What’s your favorite dish that uses eggs? Which do you prefer: white eggs or brown eggs? 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。 price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for which something is sold The prices of electronic gadgets have increased due to high demand during the holiday season. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire or need for something, especially a product or service, within a market There is a high demand for organic vegetables in the local market. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – not lasting or needed for…
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Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand

Eggs

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The prolonged drought has severely impacted the region’s agriculture. culling /KUHL-ing/ [noun] – the intentional killing animals to prevent the spread of a disease The culling of sick animals helped stop the disease from spreading. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The storm and the subsequent flooding caused significant damage to the village. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse The heavy rainfall exacerbated the flooding in the low-lying areas. flock /flok/ [noun] – a group of birds…
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Egg prices rise due to bird flu and holiday demand

Eggs

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some health benefits or concerns that come with eating eggs? What dishes in your country use eggs as a main ingredient? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peak /peek/ [noun] – the highest point or maximum value reached The stock market reached its peak in 2008 before the crash occurred. short-lived /SHAWRT-LAHYVD/ [adjective] – lasting for a very short period of time The vacation was short-lived, but it was a nice break from work. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or creating something The factory’s production of…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

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©REUTERS/Marco Garcia 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。 What’s your favorite Disney movie? Which do you prefer: watching movies at home or at the cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We watched a thrilling action movie last weekend. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or various colors The children painted a colorful mural on the wall. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person who directs or guides a group, organization, or country The leader of the team…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

Moana

©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes Disney movies special for people of all ages? If you could create a Disney movie, what would it be about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skilled /skild/ [adjective] – having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well She is highly skilled in solving complex math problems. curse /kurs/ [noun] – a magical spell or spoken words intended to cause harm or misfortune The villagers believed the old castle was under a curse. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include something as an important part…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

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©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. titular /TICH-uh-ler/ [adjective] – the character after whom the movie is named Harry Potter is the titular character in the popular book and movie series. demigod /DEM-ee-god/ [noun] – (in ancient stories) a being who is partly human and partly a god The villagers believed the mysterious warrior was a demigod sent to protect them. assemble /uh-SEM-buhl/ [verb] – to gather people or things together, often for a specific purpose He assembled a team of experts to work on the new project. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or point in development or…
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