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Scientist discovers rainbow-colored fish in the Maldives

2022年3月15日

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©Yi-Kai Tea via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The widespread flooding lasted for a week. restricted /ri-STRIK-tid/ [adjective] – limited in amount or range Food supplies were restricted in the community. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something There has been a delay in the distribution of products. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be or give a typical example of something The athletes exemplified courage and perseverance during the game. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If…
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Three ways to respond on White Day

2022年3月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confectionery /kuhn-FEK-shuh-ner-ee/ [noun] – sweets or chocolate I dreamed of owning a confectionery shop when I was a child. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time American scientist John Wheeler coined the term “black hole”. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional It’s not customary to tip waiters in Japan. reciprocate /ri-SIP-ruh-keyt/ [verb] – to share the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else My mother taught me to always reciprocate someone’s kindness to…
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Three ways to respond on White Day

2022年3月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of chocolate do you like the most? What sweets are popular in your country? Please tell me more about them. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treat /treet/ [noun] – a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet Try not to give the children too many snacks and treats. melt /melt/ [verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this First, melt a lump of butter in the frying pan. crunchy…
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Three ways to respond on White Day

2022年3月14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 sweets? Do you celebrate White Day? 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。 marshmallow /MAHRSH-mel-oh/ [noun] – a soft, sweet, pink or white food Let’s roast some marshmallows over the fire. dislike /dis-LAHYK/ [verb] – to not like someone or something I dislike sweet foods. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other My siblings and I have a wonderful relationship. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the flavor of something The cake has a very delicious taste! section…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your comfort food? What are some popular street foods in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-ti-mit/ [adjective] – most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst His ultimate goal is to open a coffee shop. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place This is a nice spot to have a picnic. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part This collection features handmade crafts from Southeast Asia. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/ [verb] – to please…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craft /krahft/ [verb] – to make objects, especially in a skilled way They crafted the necklace with recycled materials. twist /twist/ [noun] – an unexpected change I like adding Asian twists to traditional British dishes. palate /PAL-it/ [noun] – a person’s ability to taste and judge good food and wine Chef Lory is known for having a discriminating palate. rustic /RUHS-tic/ [adjective] – simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside The couple requested rustic furniture for their new house. irresistible /ir-i-ZIS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13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。 Are pancakes popular in your country? When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? 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。 fluffy /FLUHF-ee/ [adjective] – soft and like wool or fur This throw pillow is so fluffy! tour /toor/ [noun] – a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it My brother works as a museum tour guide. flour /FLOU-er/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta,…
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Sashimono: Bringing out the inherent beauty of trees

2022年3月12日

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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi 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 own any wooden furniture? Do you live in an area with many trees? 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。 exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real I believe ghosts exist. furniture /FUR-ni-cher/ [noun] – things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building The new furniture will be delivered here by next week. wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes Please hang these in…
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