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French company offers fine dining on the edge of space

2023年6月28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。 Have you ever been on an exciting dinner date? Do you think dinner on the edge of outer space is a good idea? 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。 revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – completely new and having a great effect The social media platform offered a revolutionary approach to connecting people from all around the world. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – strange, not known, or not understood The old abandoned house had a mysterious aura, making people curious about its history. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the increase of something in…
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Africa’s remote geological wonder

2023年6月27日

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©Hemis/Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of any geological wonders before? If so, which ones? What do you think makes a geological wonder unique or special? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The students stood in front of the grand statue, their eyes wide with awe-inspiring admiration as they marveled at its majestic beauty. jewel /JOO-uhl/ [noun] – a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects The teacher held up a small, sparkling jewel for the students to…
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Africa’s remote geological wonder

2023年6月27日

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©Hemis/Alamy Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – something made or done with great skill, esp. an artist’s greatest work The painting displayed in the art gallery was truly a masterpiece, with its vibrant colors and intricate details that left the viewers in awe. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry and without enough rain for plants The desert’s arid climate, characterized by scorching temperatures and minimal rainfall, makes it difficult for plants and animals to thrive in such dry conditions. heritage /HER-i-tij / [adjective] – relating to buildings, places, works of art, etc. that are considered to have historical…
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Africa’s remote geological wonder

2023年6月26日

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©Hemis/Alamy 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 visited a geological wonder? Have you ever hiked or explored a geological wonder? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der / [noun] – an object that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration The grand castle stood before them, a wonder of architecture and history, leaving them in awe. tower /TOU-er/ [noun] – a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone The tall tower in the center of the city offers a magnificent…
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Exploring the profound influence of horror stories on human instincts and resilience

2023年6月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some different genres of movies, and which one is your favorite? What was your first experience watching a horror movie, and how did it make you feel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tale /teyl/ [noun] – a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe In the ancient village, the elders would gather around the fire to share tales of bravery and adventure. darkness /DAHRK-nis/ [noun] – the quality of being without light, or a situation in which there is little or no light As…
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Exploring the profound influence of horror stories on human instincts and resilience

2023年6月26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。 Do you like watching horror movies? Are horror movies generally intended to provoke feelings of fear and suspense in the audience? 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。 fear /feer/ [noun] – an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen Jane felt a sense of fear when she saw a spider crawling on her desk, so she quickly called her teacher for help. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or familiar Exploring…
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Exploring the profound influence of horror stories on human instincts and resilience

2023年6月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instinct /IN-stingkt/ [noun] – the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it Despite being lost in the forest, Sarah’s instinct told her to follow the sound of the river, which eventually led her back to safety. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future As the final exams approached, the students’ anticipation grew, and they eagerly studied and prepared for the upcoming challenges. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation…
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Google unveils cutting-edge foldable phone and AI-powered tablet in latest product lineup

2023年6月25日

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©Mike Andronico/CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have a dream smartphone? Tell me more about it. What new smartphone features can make you spend a lot on a purchase? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. factor /FAK-ter / [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result of something The weather was a significant factor in our decision to postpone the outdoor event. upgrade /UHP-greyd/ [noun] – a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine The computer company released a new upgrade for their…
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