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Golden Globes 2025 celebrates Shogun and Hacks with historic wins
©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – having high status or respect He was invited to speak at a prestigious conference on environmental issues. persevere /pur-suh-VEER/ [verb] – to continue trying to do something despite difficulties She had to persevere through many challenges to finish the marathon. anthology /an-THOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a collection of literary works, such as poems or stories The library has a large anthology of classic literature from the 19th century. acclaim /uh-KLEYM/ [noun] – praise or approval The movie received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and storytelling. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the…
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Golden Globes 2025 celebrates Shogun and Hacks with historic wins
©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 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。 Which do you prefer watching, drama or comedy series? Do you have a favorite actor or actress? 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。 series /SEER-eez / [noun] – a set of related television or radio programs I watched an exciting series about space exploration last week. role /rohl/ [noun] – the function or part played by a person in a situation or in a performance His role in the project was to lead the research team. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to acknowledge or celebrate The teacher recognized…
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Golden Globes 2025 celebrates Shogun and Hacks with historic wins
©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a TV show about your own country, what would it be about? What qualities do you think make a good actor or actress? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts The problem was too complex for us to solve quickly. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – plans of action or policies designed to achieve a goal The coach used different strategies to motivate the team. category /KAT-i-gawr-ee/ [noun] – a…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might cause extreme weather like a severe snowstorm? What safety measures should people take during a winter storm? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very bad or serious The severe heat made it difficult to work outside. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something The bad weather impacted the farmers’ crops. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country or the world This region is known for its beautiful mountains. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or risky, especially to health or safety Be careful when walking on icy roads, as they can be hazardous. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems The loud construction noise disrupted the class during the important lecture. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to decide which tasks or activities are most important and do them first You should prioritize your assignments to meet the deadlines without stress. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become stronger or more extreme, or to make something do this The…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow
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 heard about winter storms? Have you ever been in a situation where the weather changed your daily plans? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time The weather today is very sunny. cancellation /kan-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening There was a cancellation of the concert. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the degree of heat in a place or thing The temperature is very high today. frequent /free-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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