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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

Paralympic

©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impairment /im-PAIR-muhnt/ [noun] – a condition in which a part of a person’s body or mind is damaged or does not work properly Hearing impairments can affect a person’s ability to communicate effectively. commentator /KOM-uhn-tey-ter/ [noun] – a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens The commentator provided insightful analysis throughout the entire football match. permissible /per-MIS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – allowed It is permissible to use electronic devices during the exam under certain conditions. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] –…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

Paralympic

©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) 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 watched the Paralympic Games? Have you heard about the different sports featured in the Paralympics? 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。 silence /SAHY-luhns/ [noun] – a period without any sound; complete quiet After the meeting, there was an awkward silence in the room. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone She decided to encourage her friend to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow or give permission for something The restaurant permits pets…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

Paralympic

©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the difference between the Paralympics and the Olympics? Can you explain the purposes of the major international sports events? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – signals or prompts used to guide actions or behaviors The teacher gave visual cues to help students understand the new concept. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to focus mental effort on a specific task or activity The scientist’s concentration was crucial while conducting the complex experiment. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – people who watch an event or…
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Climate change impacts cabbage quality in South Korea, affecting kimchi production

2024年9月6日

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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。 Have you ever eaten kimchi? Does your country have a similar dish to kimchi? 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。 rising /RAHY-zing/ [adjective] – increasing in height, level, or intensity The rising temperature is causing the ice to melt faster than usual. cucumber /KYOO-kuhm-ber/ [noun] – a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads She sliced the cucumber for the fresh summer salad. drop /drop/ [verb] – to fall or decrease in amount or level The temperature is expected to drop significantly…
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Climate change impacts cabbage quality in South Korea, affecting kimchi production

2024年9月6日

kimchi-7613330_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse The condition of the old house began to deteriorate after the severe storm. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – clearly noticeable or able to be perceived; evident The excitement among the crowd was palpable as the concert’s opening act took the stage. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something being reduced in quality or value The degradation of the park’s facilities was evident after years of neglect. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] – soft and having no firm shape The overcooked potatoes turned mushy and unappetizing. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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Climate change impacts cabbage quality in South Korea, affecting kimchi production

2024年9月6日

kimchi-7613330_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of ingredients are commonly used in traditional dishes from your country? Can you think of any foods that might be affected by climate change in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a situation or condition that poses a potential danger or harm The security guard identified a threat in the building’s surveillance footage. mountainous /MOUN-tn-uhs/ [adjective] – having many mountains or being characterized by mountains They planned a hiking trip in the mountainous region of the national park. endanger /en-DEYN-jeyr/ [verb] – to…
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Fans line up early for Shohei Ohtani and Decoy bobblehead at Dodger Stadium

2024年9月5日

Ohtani

©Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports 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 of Shohei Ohtani? How would you describe Shohei Ohtani in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [verb] – to arrange or organize into a specific shape or structure The students formed a line outside the auditorium before the school play began. trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties She had trouble understanding the complex instructions. joke /johk/ [verb] – to make a humorous or playful remark about something She joked about her slow cooking skills, saying it took…
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