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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

2024年11月28日

Comedian

©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo 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。 Is art more about skill or creativity? Do you think modern art is easier to understand than traditional 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。 consist /kuhn-SIST/ [verb] – to be made up of or composed of something The committee consists of five members. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The antique painting was appraised at a value of $500,000. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – having an obligation to do something or being accountable for something He is…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

2024年11月28日

Comedian

©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you personally define “art”? Can you think of a famous piece of art? Why do you think it’s so well-known? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun] – (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part The debate lasted for hours, with both sides presenting strong arguments. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase The dictionary gave a clear definition of the term “happiness.” decay /dih-KEY/ [verb] – to break down…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

2024年11月28日

Comedian

©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptocurrency /KRIP-toh-kur-uhn-see/ [noun] – a digital currency produced by a public network, rather than any government, that uses cryptography to make sure payments are sent and received safely Many people invest in cryptocurrency as a form of digital asset. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur launched her first tech startup at the age of 21. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or value Without proper maintenance, the condition of the old house…
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Powerful “Bomb Cyclone” strikes West Coast, causing widespread damage and disruptions

2024年11月27日

BRIX IIMG (21)

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 know about storms that cause heavy rain and strong winds? Do people stay safe during storms with heavy rainfall and strong winds? 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。 strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to hit or attack someone or something forcefully A strong storm will strike the coast tomorrow. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – a statement or event that tells someone about a possible danger The teacher gave a warning about the upcoming test. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time but not exactly The…
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Powerful “Bomb Cyclone” strikes West Coast, causing widespread damage and disruptions

2024年11月27日

BRIX IIMG (21)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions The weather forecast predicted heavy snow for the weekend. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start or happen The heavy rains triggered flash flooding in several towns. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue firmly in an action or course of action despite difficulty or opposition The storm conditions persisted through the night, causing widespread disruptions. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being open to harm…
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Powerful “Bomb Cyclone” strikes West Coast, causing widespread damage and disruptions

2024年11月27日

BRIX IIMG (21)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about storms that cause heavy rain and strong winds? What causes them? How do people stay safe during storms with heavy rainfall and strong winds? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent tropical storm or weather system with strong winds that spin in circles A powerful cyclone hit the island, causing heavy damage to homes. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual or expected; covering a larger area or period The teacher gave us an extended deadline for the project. snowfall /SNOH-fawl/…
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Rare tropical cyclone cluster raises concerns about climate change’s impact on weather

2024年11月26日

typhoon

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you experienced a strong typhoon? Is it possible to solve climate change? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a large-scale, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms featuring a clearly defined circulation pattern The town was evacuated due to the approaching cyclone. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed The earthquake left a path of destruction across the city. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result…
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