The best and worst party in history
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The best and worst party in history
© Wikimedia Commons via historyofyesterday.com Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elegance /EL-i-guhns/ [noun] – the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior He is recognized for the elegance in his writing. Shah /shah/ [noun] – the title of a ruler of Iran in the past The Shah would now be much more concerned with the military than social issues. go down in history /goh doun in HIS-tuh-ree/ [idiom] – to be remembered or recorded in history Her wisdom will surely go down in history. historian /hi-STAWR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – someone who writes about or studies history A local historian…
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The best and worst party in history
© Wikimedia Commons via historyofyesterday.com Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you have been to a party? Whose party was it? What do you enjoy doing the most when you attend parties? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wealth /welth/ [noun] – a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has Nina’s career helped her save a great amount of wealth. grand /grand/ [adjective] – important and large in degree Several well-known celebrities attended the grand event. narrate /na-REYT/ [verb] – to tell a story, often by reading aloud from…
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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inclined /in-KLAHYND/ [adjective] – likely or wanting to do something She’s rather inclined to become impatient. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people She just finished a clinical assessment in the hospital. binge-watching /BINJ-woch-ing/ [noun] – the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession Binge-watching is a common practice nowadays. pleasurable /PLEZH-er-uh-buhl / [adjective] – enjoyable The most pleasurable experience of the evening was the wonderful fireworks display. craving /KREY-ving/ [noun] – a strong feeling of…
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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting
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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you sometimes stay up late? Why or why not? Who is your favorite movie character? Could you tell me about him/her? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stay up /stey uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to go to bed later than usual Did you stay up late last night? episode /EP-uh-sohd/ [noun] – one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio The final episode will be shown tonight. suffer /SUHF-er / [verb] – to experience physical or mental…
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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting
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 binge-watch? Who is your favorite movie character? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of several series of television programs with the same title and the same characters The third season of my favorite series will be shown tonight. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure I always try to make my lessons enjoyable. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this Do you want to…
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Is dopamine fasting method based on science?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refrain /ri-FREYN / [verb] – to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Please refrain from smoking in this area. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else He found the noise of the cameras a distraction. abnormality /ab-nawr-MAL-i-tee/ [noun] – something abnormal, usually in the body The X-rays showed some slight abnormalities. undesirable /uhn-di-ZAHYHR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not wanted or welcomed; disliked The drug may have other undesirable effects. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something Try to eliminate fatty foods from your…
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Is dopamine fasting method based on science?
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 activities do you avoid doing? Have you ever tried fasting? 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。 interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something Her interest in art was from her father. limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] – kept within a particular size, range, time, etc. The room is only limited to 4 people. pleasure /PLEZH-er/ [noun] – enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this He wrote an article…
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