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Get inspired with awe-inspiring home facades
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is exterior design, and why is it essential? What are some of the latest trends in exterior design in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspiring /uhn-SPAI-uh-ruhng/ [adjective] – encouraging, or making you feel you want to do something Watching the Olympic athletes perform was very inspiring for the students in the audience. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way My friend has a unique talent for drawing cartoons that no one else can…
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Get inspired with awe-inspiring home facades
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。 Is exterior design an important aspect of a building’s overall appearance? Is it possible to improve the exterior design of an existing building without major renovations? 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。 ordinary /AWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual My sister likes to wear ordinary clothes like t-shirts and jeans when she goes to school. bold /bohld / [adjective] – strong in color or shape, and very noticeable to the eye My aunt bought a bold red dress to wear to the…
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Get inspired with awe-inspiring home facades
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exterior /ik-STEER-ee-er/ [noun] – the outside part of something or someone: The exterior of the car was shiny and new, but the interior was filled with old coffee cups and fast food wrappers. rectangle /REK-tang-guhl/ [noun] – a flat shape with four 90° angles and four sides, with opposite sides of equal length The rug in the living room was a large rectangle that covered most of the hardwood floor. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting The fireworks display was absolutely dazzling, with bursts of bright colors lighting up the night sky. reminder /ri-MAHYN-der/…
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The rise of understated yet luxurious style
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How has the definition of “luxury” changed over time? What is Stealth Luxe fashion and how is it different from traditional luxury fashion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constantly /KON-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – all the time or often My little brother constantly asks me to play with him after school. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new restaurant in town has a sophisticated ambiance with dim lights and fancy decorations. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea…
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The rise of understated yet luxurious style
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually Over time, living organisms can evolve and adapt to their changing environments in order to survive and thrive. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started After scoring the first goal, the team gained momentum and started playing with greater confidence and energy, which helped them win the game. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – (of people) able to do many different things or to adjust to new conditions, or…
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The rise of understated yet luxurious style
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 heard of this understated yet luxurious style before? Do you prefer understated fashion over bold, attention-grabbing fashion? 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。 keep up with /keep uhp with / [phrasal verb] – to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something It can be difficult to keep up with the latest fashion trends, as they are always changing. trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. Brightly colored hair is a popular trend among young people these…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival
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 seen elephants in person? Can you imagine a world without elephants? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The bulldozer was used to destroy the old building so that a new one could be built. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This shirt isn’t suitable for a job interview; you should wear something more formal. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to no longer exist The footprints in the snow will…
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