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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea

2023年1月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader skillfully navigated the volatile markets to make a profit. motion /MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement The motion of the boat on the water was soothing as it gently rocked back and forth. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a dictatorship to a democracy was a slow and difficult process. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – the act…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea

2023年1月25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。 What is your favorite sustainable form of energy? Do you like going to the sea? 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。 town /toun/ [noun] – a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually smaller than a city The small town was known for its annual apple festival. coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean The family walked along the coast, looking for shells. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of…
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Wine King of California

2023年1月24日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this Our skilled crew and Suzuki’s background in viticulture guarantee the fine quality of our wine. utopian /yoo-TOH-pee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy He was striving to realize his utopian vision of world peace. crank out something /krangk out/ [phrasal verb] – to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does The author cranks out three novels per year. opulent /OP-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – expensive and…
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Wine King of California

2023年1月24日

Vineyards with grapevine and winery along wine road in the eveni

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the legal drinking age in your country? Is wine a popular alcoholic beverage in your country? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. county /KOUN-tee/ [noun] – a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US The county receives up to five million visitors each year. in charge /in chahrj/ [phrase] – being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something Ms….
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Intermediate

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Wine King of California

2023年1月24日

Vineyards with grapevine and winery along wine road in the eveni

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 wine? What type of alcoholic drink is popular in 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。 among /uh-MUNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and cake are among children’s favorite foods. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence The company produces cars in Germany. gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement of volume of liquid equal to 4 quarts or 3.78 liters How many gallons of wine can…
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Energy executive fears that rising bills will continue

2023年1月23日

Monthly utility bills. Cost of Utilities. Planning for utility costs in the monthly budget. Electricity bills by state monthly report. Budget for highly-variable utility bills

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much energy do you use every day? What is the most common form of energy in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profit /PROF-it/ [noun] – money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services Our daily profit typically hovers around $500. data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making Further data analysis is needed. doubtful /DOUT-fuhl/ [adjective] – if a situation is doubtful, it is…
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Energy executive fears that rising bills will continue

2023年1月23日

Monthly utility bills. Cost of Utilities. Planning for utility costs in the monthly budget. Electricity bills by state monthly report. Budget for highly-variable utility bills

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 electrical appliances do you have in your bedroom? Have you ever experienced not having electricity? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Please submit the document with your recent photo. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The company holds annual events. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Does the rent include furniture? tax /taks/ [noun] – (an amount of) money…
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