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Italy recovers 750 stolen artifacts

2023年8月2日

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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 going to the museum? Do you know of any historical artifacts treasured by 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。 trader /TREY-der / [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The antique trader traveled around the country, buying and selling valuable collectibles. sculpture /SKUHLP-cher/ [noun] – a work of art carved or shaped from stone, wood, clay, etc. The abstract sculpture in the museum challenged viewers’ perceptions and sparked conversations about the nature of art. precious /PRESH-uhs/ [adjective] – of great value because…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

2023年8月1日

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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 what a warship is? Are you aware that Japan builds the top warships? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The scientist conducted experiments to find a solution for the pollution problem in the river. powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of power to control people and events The powerful storm caused widespread damage and knocked out electricity in the area partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – the state of being a partner The two companies formed a partnership…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

2023年8月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a warship? Why is it important for a country to have powerful warships? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fleet /fleet/ [noun] – a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country’s navy The navy’s fleet of warships sailed out to conduct military exercises in the open sea. aggression /uh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights The escalating aggression between the two countries led to a declaration of war. superior /suh-PEER-ee-er/ [adjective]…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

2023年8月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. naval /NEY-vuhl / [adjective] – belonging to a country’s navy, or relating to military ships The country invested heavily in its naval capabilities to protect its coastlines and maritime interests. ally /uh-LAHY/ [noun] – a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war The soldier felt reassured knowing that they had strong allies on the battlefield, fighting alongside them for a shared cause. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed The renewable energy project proved to be economically viable, attracting investors…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

2023年7月31日

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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 often visit museums when you travel to new places? Have you visited a historical museum before? 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。 access /AK-ses / [noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The hotel had restricted access to the rooftop pool, allowing only guests with key cards to enter. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [ek-suh-BISH-uhn] – an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public,…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

2023年7月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are there any specific museums on your bucket list that you hope to visit in the future? If so, what attracts you to those particular museums? Do you have a preferred time of day or season for visiting museums? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – extremely interesting The story had a fascinating plot twist that kept me engaged until the very end. interactive /in-ter-AK-tiv / [adjective] – An interactive system or computer program is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information The museum’s…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

2023年7月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved because of many small changes that have been made The chef prepared a refined and elegant meal for the guests. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The biologist carefully examined the specimen under the microscope. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The children played happily amid the colorful balloons. awe / aw / [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise The majestic waterfall filled me with awe as I stood at its…
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