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Must-try dumplings from around the world
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 know how to make gyoza? Have you tried Chinese dumplings? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – Tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor This is the tastiest cheeseburger I’ve ever had! cover /KUHV-er/ [verb] – to put or spread something over something Elle covered the whole pie with strawberries and peaches. chili /CHIL-ee/ [noun] – the small, red or green seed case from particular types of pepper plant that is used to make some foods spicy Please add three chopped chilies…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plump /pluhmp/ [adjective] – having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape We had a plump and juicy roast chicken for dinner. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink I just love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee! intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong She drank more than 8 glasses of water because of the intense heat. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to fill (with herbs, liquid, tea leaves, etc.) so as to extract flavor or other qualities I infused this dish with some…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat spicy foods? What is your go-to snack? When do you usually eat it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world There have been a lot of environmental issues worldwide. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of my trip was the banana boat experience. typically /TIP-i-klee/ [adverb] – used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing They typically…
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Man-made diamond sales rise
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Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infinite /IN-fuh-nit/ [adjective] – without limits; extremely large or great Her patience was infinite all throughout the training period. drive /drahyv/ [verb] – to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something Traffic congestion in the city is driving people to move to the countryside. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong Companies must address ethical issues. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying The bus driver reassured passengers that they will arrive in town on time….
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Man-made diamond sales rise
© Charles and Colvard via CNN 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 know your birthstone? Do you wear a necklace? 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。 engagement /en-GEYJ-muhnt/ [noun] – an agreement to marry someone Sheena and Donny announced their engagement last Saturday. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The tourists enjoyed the natural view of the forest. size /sahyz/ [noun] – how large or small something or someone is I need this shirt in a smaller size. jewelry /JOO-uhl-ree/ [noun] –…
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Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you see jewelry ads? Is gifting jewelry common in your country? Would you like to receive a piece of jewelry on your birthday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The college students are working on an environmental project. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society The new generation is aware of our society’s issues. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy This umbrella is the best…
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Iraq hit by worst case of sand and dust storms
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the time you have been caught out in bad weather (e.g., snowstorm)? Please tell me about your experience. How does the weather affect your mood? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vast /vast/ [adjective] – extremely big The national library has a vast collection of books. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury Lily needs immediate dental treatment. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Scientists note that this disease is more prevalent in…
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