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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 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way Social media has a profound effect on people’s points of view. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place People with different cultures coexist in this community. brazier /BREY-zher/ [noun] – a metal container for burning coal, wood, etc. used to give warmth or to cook on Could you bring the brazier to our camping trip next month? chic /sheek/ [adjective] – stylish…
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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. What traditional Japanese craft do you like the most? Please tell me more about it. Do you consider yourself a minimalist? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. woodworking /WOOD-wur-king/ [noun] – the activity of making objects such as furniture from wood I took up woodworking and pottery when I was younger. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large number of products of a similar type Please feel free to choose from our array of bags. showy /SHOH-ee/ [adjective] – attracting attention, sometimes…
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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

2022年3月11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 to have an electric car? Do you know how to drive a car? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers She’s recently started working for a firm of accountants. demand /dih-MAND/ [verb] – to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused This year, the union is demanding a 7% pay increase. lack /lak/ [verb] – to not have or not have…
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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

2022年3月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The hospital has set up a separate fund to purchase new equipment. anomaly /uh-NOM-uh-lee/ [noun] – something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange The government examines tax returns using computers to look for anomalies that could indicate fraud. provision /pruh-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done To protect foreign employees, we have included specific provisions…
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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

2022年3月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the benefits of electric cars? Would you like to have an electric car? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The findings reveal a substantial difference between men’s and women’s perspectives. strategy /SRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sports, or the skill of planning for such situations We’re developing new strategies to increase our market share. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such…
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Sony and Honda team up to build and sell electric cars

2022年3月10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 been to a car show? Do you buy Sony products? 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。 electric /ih-LEK-trik/ [adjective] – using electricity for power Lyn gave me an electric clock for my birthday. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Please don’t park your vehicle here. deal /deel/ [noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business Kenji would like to get a deal with the company. historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected…
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Sony and Honda team up to build and sell electric cars

2022年3月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular Sony products in your country right now? How often do you receive car sales brochures/flyers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. joint /joint/ [adjective] – belonging to or shared between two or more people This is a joint project between the university and the town hall. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time They will establish a new organization next year. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more…
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Sony and Honda team up to build and sell electric cars

2022年3月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. venture /VEN-cher/ [noun] – a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty He learned many things from a failed business venture last year. conglomerate /kuhn-GLOM-er-it/ [noun] – a company that owns several smaller businesses whose products or services are usually very different Mr. Kent was the head of this conglomerate for 15 years. well-positioned /wel-puh-zish-uhnd/ [adjective] – in a good situation to be able to do something The store is well-positioned to expand and introduce more products. redefine /ree-duh-FINE/ [verb] – to change the meaning of something or to make people think about…
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