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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching comic book adaptations? Which comic book storylines are you familiar with? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stand out /stand out/ [verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people Among all the colorful flowers in the garden, the red rose stands out with its vibrant petals. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts Solving a Rubik’s cube can be challenging because it has many different colors…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

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 read a comic book that was later adapted into a movie or TV show? Do you enjoy seeing your favorite comic book characters brought to life on the big screen? 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。 hero /HEER-oh/ [noun] – a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great When the fire broke out in the school, the brave firefighter rushed in to save everyone, becoming a true hero. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a movie, book, play, etc. that has been made from another movie, book, play, etc. The students were excited to watch the film adaptation of their favorite book, as they had heard it faithfully brought the story to life on the big screen. deepen /DEE-puhn/ [verb] – to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way Studying various historical events can deepen our understanding of the past and help us gain a broader perspective on how they have shaped the world we live in today. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl /…
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Wheelchair users are excited about innovative airplane seat designs

2023年8月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The company’s innovative approach to product design has revolutionized the market, introducing groundbreaking features that have never been seen before. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another The playground equipment was carefully designed to help children transition from one activity to another. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The new educational curriculum incorporates interactive technology to engage students and facilitate a more dynamic and immersive learning experience. dignity /DIG-ni-tee/…
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Wheelchair users are excited about innovative airplane seat designs

2023年8月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever traveled by airplane before? If so, what was your experience like? If not, what are your expectations or curiosities about flying on a plane? What do you think is the most significant innovation in the field of air travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The latest smartphone model has a new feature that allows users to take high-quality photos in low-light environments. adapt / uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change, or to change something, to…
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Wheelchair users are excited about innovative airplane seat designs

2023年8月18日

wheelchair-g591ba3b69_1280

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 flown on a commercial airplane? Have you ever seen wheelchair users get on or off an airplane? 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。 boarding /BAWR-ding/ [noun] – the process of entering the airplane and taking one’s seat before the flight. The boarding at the airport was efficient, with passengers quickly moving through security and onto the airplane. unnecessary / uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted We decided to remove all the unnecessary items from our backpacks to make…
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Britain’s net migration level pressures government

2023年8月17日

Britain

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of people travelling to a new place to live, usually in large numbers The migration of people from war-torn regions to neighboring countries is a common response to seeking safety and refuge. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The loss of a loved one can have a profound impact on a person’s emotional well-being, causing deep sorrow and a lasting sense of emptiness. alteration / awl-tuh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of…
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Britain’s net migration level pressures government

2023年8月17日

Britain

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。 Would you be willing to leave your home country to explore new opportunities abroad? Do you have any family members or friends who have moved to a different 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。 culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time Different countries have unique cultures with their own traditions, languages, and customs. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want…
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