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South Korea sees decline in drinking culture

2024年12月18日

Pub

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。 Are after-work gatherings common in your country? Do gatherings improve workplace relationships? 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。 culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time The culture of the city is shaped by its rich history and diverse population. lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The lively music at the party made everyone dance. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say that you will not do or…
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South Korea sees decline in drinking culture

2024年12月18日

Pub

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The team’s success can be attributed to their hard work and dedication. corporate /KAWR-per-it/ [adjective] – relating to a large company or group The corporate office is located in the downtown area. gathering /GATH-er-ing/ [noun] – a meeting or collection of people for a particular purpose Family gatherings are always special occasions. downturn /DOUN-turn/ [noun ] – a decline or reduction in economic activity The company faced a downturn in profits due to increased competition. noticeable /NOH-ti-suh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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South Korea sees decline in drinking culture

2024年12月18日

Pub

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What could happen if drinking became less popular in society? How do young people drink differently from older generations in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slowdown /SLOH-doun/ [noun] – a reduction in speed, activity, or the rate that things are produced Economists are worried about the recent slowdown in global trade. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – a widespread outbreak of a disease that affects people across a large region or globally The pandemic caused significant changes to how people work and study. eatery /EE-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a small restaurant…
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Carlos Acosta brings a Cuban twist to “The Nutcracker”

2024年12月17日

Ballet

©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of Cuba? Can dancing tell a story? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form or variant of something She wrote a version of the story with a happy ending. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – belonging to the same time period; modern His work is considered contemporary art. currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/ [adverb] – at the present time I am currently working on a new project. root /root/ [noun] – a person’s origins, background, or cultural heritage, often related to their…
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Carlos Acosta brings a Cuban twist to “The Nutcracker”

2024年12月17日

Ballet

©REUTERS 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 watched a ballet performance? Do you like learning about different cultures? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who is in charge of the artistic and technical aspects of a film, show, or performance The director of the play worked closely with the actors to bring the script to life. ballet /ba-LEY/ [noun] – a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theatre work that uses this type of dancing She…
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Carlos Acosta brings a Cuban twist to “The Nutcracker”

2024年12月17日

Ballet

©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the condition of having different elements or qualities The city is known for its cultural diversity. choreography /kawr-ee-OG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art or practice of designing dance movements The choreography for the musical was stunning. glimpse /glimps/ [noun] – a brief or quick view or look I caught a glimpse of the actor as he entered the building. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness The community showed great resilience after the natural disaster. fusion /FYOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the process or result of combining different…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

Google

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There was a surge in online sales during the holiday season. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting She made a notable contribution to the project’s success. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a distinct part or subdivision of a society, economy, or activity The technology sector has seen significant growth over the past decade. intriguing /uhn-TREE-guhng/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The scientist made an intriguing discovery about the behavior of the species. demure /dih-MYOOR/…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

Google

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 always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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