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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

2022年5月21日

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©Starbucks via CNN 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 drink coffee? Are there many Starbucks stores in your city? 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。 inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something The inspiration behind the author’s stories was his childhood friend. cost /kawst/ [verb] – If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it This umbrella costs around $5. successfully /suhk-SES-fuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that achieves the results wanted or hoped for Laura successfully passed…
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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

2022年5月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer iced coffee to hot coffee? Why? What are some popular chocolate-flavored snacks in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – something that has been added to something else This painting is a great addition to the restaurant! expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The government needs to expand access to broadband internet. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year I would like…
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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

2022年5月21日

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©Starbucks via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time Google recently unveiled new products. nostalgic /no-STAL-jik/ [adjective] – feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past Watching this movie makes me nostalgic. reminscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhn/ [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing This song is reminiscent of the holidays I spent in Italy. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – a part or share of something larger He decided to donate a portion of his…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20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。 How is the weather today? Do you like hot weather? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a government organization The agency’s responsibility is to act in the child’s best interests. warning /WAWR-ning / [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The surgeon general has issued a warning against sunbathing. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience…
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Beginner

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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of today’s temperature? How do you cope with hot temperatures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is a severe food and water shortage in areas of Africa. prime minister /prahym MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – the leader of the government in some countries In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not moving or changing suddenly This year, most rental prices have remained steady….
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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Airbnb plans to redesign its offices

2022年5月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What decorations do you have in your home? Would you be interested to work as an interior designer? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something Harry has an interesting view of what makes an artwork valuable. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience He predicted that it will rain all week. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] –…
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