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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impulse purchase (buy) /IM-puhls PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy suddenly and without thinking carefully It was an impulsive purchase; I hadn’t expected to buy another pair of shoes. sweet spot /sweet spot/ [noun] – the particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible There is a sweet spot on every restaurant wine list where you may get the best bottles at the best rates. overindulge /oh-ver-in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow someone to have more of something enjoyable than is good for them It’s challenging to avoid overindulging…
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your country’s famous toys? What can you say about the prices of toys in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions According to the most current economic forecast, growth will be 3.5%. inexpensive /in-ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – not costing a lot of money We have a big selection of inexpensive wines in stock. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to gradually…
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
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。 What was your favorite toy when you were a child? Did you use to buy toys every Christmas? 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。 sales /seylz/ [noun (plural)] – the number of items sold The sales of gaming laptops have been increasing. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size Businesses should increase production to meet demand. prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it Many shops are preparing for many shoppers this holiday season. during…
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The national food of Portugal
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigid /FRIJ-id/ [adjective] – (of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold People waited up in the frigid weather to buy potatoes, milk, sugar, and chocolate. perplexing /per-PLEKS-ing/ [adjective] – confusing To someone who doesn’t know anything about it, this book could seem incredibly perplexing. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time These temples were the most valuable cultural legacy that our forefathers left behind. emblem /EM-bluhm/ [noun] – an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or…
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The national food of Portugal
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。 What is your favorite food? What food dish do you like the most? 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。 strange /streynj/ [adjective] – unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand I saw a strange flower in the forest. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish What is the main ingredient of sashimi? ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time This stone axe dates back to ancient…
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The national food of Portugal
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favourite breakfast, lunch, and dinner? How would you describe your country’s food? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) depths /depths/ [noun] – the lowest part of the ocean Many dolphins are capable of diving to depths of 200 meters. cuisine /kwi-ZEEN/ [noun] – a style of cooking The cuisine at this restaurant is well-known. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed Our natural resources must be preserved. draining /DREY-nihng/ [adjective] –…
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What age is ideal for owning a smartphone?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is a smartphone a necessity? Why or why not? Why do kids like using smartphones? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – existing everywhere or involving everyone Education should be a universal right and not a privilege. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl / [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed She has great potential as an artist. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions….
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