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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establishment /ih-STAB-lish-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of starting or creating something, for example, an organization The establishment of a new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication from the founders. view /vyoo/ [verb] – to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something She is viewed as a strong queen, despite her origins. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The government finally acknowledged the need for reform after a wave of protests across the country. crackdown /KRAK-doun/ [noun] –…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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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 like eating fried foods? Are you familiar with anxiety and depression? 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。 compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things It is unfair to compare the achievements of two individuals who have had entirely different life experiences and opportunities. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider My friend suggested that we go to the new Italian restaurant in town, hinting that he might have…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something The teacher will evaluate the students’ performance based on their final exam results and class participation. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place The photographer wore gloves to avoid skin exposure to the chemicals used in the darkroom. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of taking in and using food, or the scientific study of this The nutrition label on the back of the…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which fried foods do you enjoy the most? Do you have a healthy diet? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to think about something as being connected to something else The child has associated the sound of the doorbell with the arrival of the mailman. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future She felt a knot in her stomach and a sense of anxiety as she waited…
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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws In Canada, each province has its own government and unique culture. conceal /kuhn-SEEL/ [verb] – to prevent something from being seen or known about When writing a secret message, it is important to conceal the information so that only the intended recipient can read it. empire /EM-pahyuhr/ [noun] – a group of countries ruled by a single person, government,…
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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images 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 an archaeological site before? Are you interested in learning more about the history and culture of ancient civilizations? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken My family and I are going on a vacation to a beautiful destination with sandy beaches and clear blue water. sandy /SAN-dee/ [adjective] – covered with sand or containing sand: The children enjoyed building a sandcastle on the sandy…
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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are archaeological sites, and why are they important? What are some of the most famous archaeological sites you know of in the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this My parents’ advice has a great influence on my decisions, especially when it comes to important matters like choosing a career path. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen, especially an…
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Sneakers: From sports shoes to fashion statement

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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。 Are sneakers a type of footwear? Do people wear sneakers for sports and exercise? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time The company plans to introduce a new product next month that will help people save time in the kitchen. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time He was able to gain…
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