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Boston Celtics gear up for 19th NBA championship quest

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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。 Which of the following teams do you think is the most successful in NBA history: the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Chicago Bulls? Do you believe strong NBA teams use strategies to win games? 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。 championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a competition to find the best team or player in a sport The team won the championship last year. season /SEE-zuhn / [noun] – a period in which a particular activity occurs This sport has a short season in the winter. player…
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New cookbook by renowned food bloggers simplifies cooking for couples with task-sharing approach

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. culinary /KYOO-luh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to cooking or the art of cooking Her culinary skills were evident in the beautifully presented three-course meal. repertoire /REP-er-twahr/ [noun] – all the things that someone can do, all the methods that someone can use, etc. As a chef, her repertoire of dishes ranged from simple salads to complex desserts. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] – practical work, esp. work that involves physical effort Dividing household labor can help couples maintain a balanced relationship. expertise /ek-sper-TEEZ/ [noun] – a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area His expertise in…
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New cookbook by renowned food bloggers simplifies cooking for couples with task-sharing approach

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons people use cookbooks? What types of recipes do you think are found in cookbooks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – widely known or recognized Many people admire the well-known artist for her beautiful paintings. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [verb] – to create or plan something The student will design a new logo for the school event. simplify /SIM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something easier to understand or do The teacher will simplify the instructions to help everyone follow them. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a…
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New cookbook by renowned food bloggers simplifies cooking for couples with task-sharing approach

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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。 Do you know how to cook? Have you ever seen/used a cookbook? 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。 cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book containing instructions for cooking I found a new cookbook with easy meals. recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish I followed the recipe to bake a cake. variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a number of different types of something There is a variety of fruits in the market. gluten-free /GLOOT-n-free/ [adjective] – refers to food that does not contain gluten…
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Egypt opens new galleries in long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum

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©REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What civilization are you most interested in, and what aspects of its culture or history would you like to learn more about? If you could create your own museum, what theme would it have, and what artifacts would you include? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of building or developing a structure The construction of the new library is scheduled to begin next month. pharaoh /FAIR-oh/ [noun] – (the title of) a king of ancient Egypt Historians often study the reign…
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Egypt opens new galleries in long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum

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©REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inauguration /in-aw-gyuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a formal ceremony or event marking the official opening of a significant establishment or institution The inauguration of the new library attracted many community members eager to explore the resources available. antiquity /an-TIK-wi-tee/ [noun] – an object that was created a very long time ago The museum features a collection of antiquities that offer insight into the daily lives of ancient civilizations. repatriate /ree-PEY-tree-eyt/ [verb] – to return someone or something to their own country After years abroad, the artist decided to repatriate her artwork to her hometown….
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Egypt opens new galleries in long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum

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©REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany 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 visited a museum? Would you be interested in visiting a museum that focuses on a specific civilization? 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。 gallery /GAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold The art exhibit featured several modern galleries showcasing local talent. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or familiar The source of the mysterious noise remained unknown to the villagers. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or…
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