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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. How often do you use Google? How is Google different from other search engines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trending /TREN-ding/ [adjective] – referring to a topic or event that is becoming popular or gaining attention, especially on social media or in searches The song is trending on social media right now. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very intense, severe, or far beyond the normal or expected The extreme cold made it difficult to stay outside for long. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to…
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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

2024年12月15日

mammoth

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name some examples of large animals? Which aspects of early human life are you most interested in? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over an area or range The wildfire quickly spread across the forest, threatening nearby homes. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules The chemicals used in the laboratory must be handled with care. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to…
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Intermediate

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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

2024年12月15日

mammoth

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 the Ice Age? Are you interested in how early humans lived? 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。 bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame The dog buried a bone in the backyard. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large mammal known for its distinctive hump(s) on its back, which store fat that the animal can use as energy during long periods without food or water The camel carried supplies through the desert. hunt /huhnt/…
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Beginner

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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

2024年12月15日

mammoth

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nurse /nurs/ [verb] – to feed (a baby or young animal) with milk from the breast or teats She decided to nurse her baby for six months to ensure he received proper nutrition. elk /elk/ [noun] – a large deer with brownish-red fur and large antlers (horns like branches) that lives in the forests of North America The hikers spotted a majestic elk grazing in the meadow early in the morning. bison /BAHY-suhn/ [noun] – a large wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and shoulders covered in hair, found in North…
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Expert

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Experts share tips on eating nutritiously during winter

2024年12月14日

stew

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parsnip /PAHR-snip/ [noun] – a long cream-colored root of a plant, eaten as a vegetable Some people prefer to use parsnips in soups for added sweetness. versatility /vur-suh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to adapt or be used in many different ways The chef praised the versatility of olive oil in various dishes. porridge /PAWR-ij/ [noun] – a dish made from grains, often oats, boiled in water or milk She likes to eat porridge with honey and fresh fruit for breakfast. palate /PAL-it/ [noun] – the sense of taste or a person’s taste in food Different cultures…
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Expert

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Experts share tips on eating nutritiously during winter

2024年12月14日

stew

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you like about the winter season? What food do you usually eat in the winter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dietician /dai-uh-TI-shn/ [noun] – a person who gives expert advice about food and nutrition The dietician recommended a balanced meal plan to improve my health. canned /kand/ [adjective] – preserved and sold in a metal container We bought canned beans for dinner because they are quick and easy to prepare. stew /stoo/ [noun] – a type of food consisting usually of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly…
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Intermediate

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Experts share tips on eating nutritiously during winter

2024年12月14日

stew

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 enjoy the winter season? Can you name a dish that is commonly eaten in winter in your country? 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。 produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables The farm sells fresh produce at the local market every Saturday. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal He changed his diet to include more vegetables and fewer processed foods. frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – kept at a very low…
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Beginner

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