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The Golden Week

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategically /struh-TEE-juh-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the achievement of long-term or overall aims and interests The seats are strategically placed for maximal viewing. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to obey a law or rule, or celebrate a holiday or religious event in a traditional way Coming of Age Day is observed on the second Monday of January. constitution /kon-sti-TOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs The US constitution was signed in 1787. prosperity…
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The Golden Week

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

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 celebrate all holidays in the Golden Week? Which is your favorite holiday in the Golden Week? 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。 busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – in a busy period, you have a lot of things to do Monday is the busiest day for me. sign /sahyn/ [verb] – to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or that you have written it yourself Please sign your name at the end of the letter. nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals…
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The Golden Week

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you always look forward to? Please tell me more about them. What do you think is the most important holiday in your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. date back /deyt bak/ [phrasal verb] – to have existed for a particular length of time or since a particular time Washington’s official snowfall records date back to 1884. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone, esp. in public Mother’s Day is a special day to honor motherhood. entrance /EN-truhns/ [noun] – the right…
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DOLE opens 12,000 jobs for Filipinos on Labor Day 2022

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular job-hunting websites in your country? In which of these industries are you most interested to work, electronics, fishing, or tourism? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nationwide /NEY-shuhn-WIDE/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of a particular country The clothing store offers delivery service nationwide. overseas /OH-ver-SEEZ/ [adjective] – in, from, or to other countries The overseas students will arrive in the city at 8:00 a.m. demand /dih-MAND/ [verb] – to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not…
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DOLE opens 12,000 jobs for Filipinos on Labor Day 2022

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemoration /kuh-mem-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event We gave out stamps during the commemoration of Children’s Day. inaugurate /in-AW-gyuh-reyt/ [verb] – to mark the beginning of a new period, style, or activity The board of directors inaugurated the new museum. march /mahrch/ [verb] – to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something People from all walks of life marched for civil rights. lobby /LOB-ee/ [verb] – to…
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DOLE opens 12,000 jobs for Filipinos on Labor Day 2022

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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。 Does your country celebrate Labor Day/International Worker’s Day? Have you ever seen a job opening ad on a billboard? 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。 anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – the day on which an important event happened in a previous year The bank will celebrate its 95th anniversary this July. organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen Mia and Gian organized a picnic party. fair /fair/ [noun] – treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally…
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Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptocurrency /KRIP-toh-kur-uhn-see/ [noun] – a digital currency produced by a public network, rather than any government, that uses cryptography to make sure payments are sent and received safely A group of young entrepreneurs plans to debut the new cryptocurrency next month. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started The start-up costs were estimated to be too high. tether /TETH-er/ [verb] – to connect or relate someone or something to another thing The development of green car technologies has been tethered to long-term improvements for the automotive industry. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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Argentines rely on cryptocurrency for their basic needs

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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 do you save money? Do you use cryptocurrency? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [verb] – to provide or supply something The shop is offering a 50 percent discount on most of its items. cheap /cheep/ [adjective] – costing little money or less than is usual or expected Fruits and vegetables are cheaper in supermarkets. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something How much does it cost to get to Shinjuku? annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every…
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