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Japan celebrates National Foundation Day

2022年2月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you celebrate National Foundation Day? Why do people celebrate National Foundation Day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [noun] – a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort It was a struggle for him to work with his manager. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience something, especially something unpleasant When did you first encounter these? patriotism /PEY-tree-uh-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – the feeling of loving your country more than any others and being proud of it Patriotism is simply the love for your…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

2022年2月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually eat breakfast? What restaurant/cafe in your city offers the best breakfast menu? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildly /wahyld-lee/ [adverb] – in an uncontrolled or extreme way Internet companies are growing wildly across the globe. highlight /HAHY-lahyt / [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of our trip was the boat ride. consist of something /kuhn-SIST-of/ [phrasal verb] – to be made of or formed from something The meal consisted of grilled fish and potato stew. upgrade…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

2022年2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。 What time do you usually wake up in the morning? What do you usually eat 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl / [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing Mooncake is a traditional cake eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. hole /howl/ [noun] – an empty space in an object The sourdough bread I made has many large holes. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

2022年2月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce. grain /greyn/ [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The country’s grain exports were down this past year. nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious. top /top/ [verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration…
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Starbucks plans to raise prices due to inflation

2022年2月9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 prefer coffee to tea? What’s the most popular coffee shop 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。 employment /em-PLOI-muhnt / [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization There are a lot of employment opportunities in the city. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something We discussed the costs of our trip to Hawaii. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied There was a…
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Starbucks plans to raise prices due to inflation

2022年2月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you drink coffee/tea? In your country, how much is a typical cup of coffee from the vending machine? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general, continuous increase in prices The survey showed that 38% of Americans are worried about inflation. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] – workers The newly elected senator addressed the labor concerns. chain /cheyn/ [noun] – a set of connected or related things Bea’s family owns a chain of computer shops. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very…
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Starbucks plans to raise prices due to inflation

2022年2月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level Food prices continue to soar in Asia. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad: They will discuss the ways to mitigate the effects of natural disasters. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective] – opposite Contrary to popular belief, individual acts can help stop global warming. bid /bid/ [noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something The town’s mayor had the museums renovated in a bid to attract tourists. offset /AWF-set/ [verb] – to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so…
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Google to invest up to $1 billion in India’s Bharti Airtel

2022年2月8日

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©Getty Images 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 you interested in the world of business? Do you think anyone can start their own business? 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。 mobile /MOH-buhl/ [adjective] – used to describe a service available on a mobile phone, small computer, etc. He received a call on his mobile phone while he was in a meeting. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the act of dealing with customers in a shop, restaurant, or hotel by taking their orders, showing or selling them goods, etc. The customer gave the restaurant a positive…
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