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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

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© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS 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 give to charity? Do you do volunteer work? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Make sure to lock your vehicle before you leave. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – help, especially in the form of money, given freely to people who are in need Anna’s family donates to charity at least once a year. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

tractor

© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. procession /pruh-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony Many people came to see the procession of the royal family. tinsel /TIN-shul/ [noun] – long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas The Christmas tree is decorated with tinsels and plastic ornaments. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion The country is in a festive mood every Christmas. tow…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

tractor

© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you volunteered for a good cause? If yes, please tell me more about it. If not, what would you like to volunteer for and why? When does your country usually have parades? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen We witnessed a public song performance on our way home. parade /puh-REYD/ [noun] – a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What platform do you usually use to be informed of current events? What time do you usually watch/check daily news? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs His dream job is to become a broadcaster for CNN. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control center ABS-CBN and GMA…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anchor /ANG-ker/ [noun] – a person who is the main reader of the news on a television or radio news program Jessica Soho is one of the respected news anchors in the Philippines. moderate /MOD-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to manage a public discussion The local TV anchorman is going to moderate the presidential debate. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The new Mustang is the flagship of the new Ford range. high-profile /hahy-PROH-fahyl/ [adjective] – attracting a lot of attention and…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/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。 Do you watch the news on TV? On what TV channel do you usually watch the news? 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。 newscaster /NOOZ-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone who reads out the reports on a television or radio news program Shane Williams is a famous newscaster from the CBO Network. weekly /WEEK-lee/ [adjective] – happening once a week or every week The weekly drama show will be ending tomorrow. host /hohst/ [verb] – to be the host of a television or radio program Jenny will host…
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New year, fresh start

2021年12月27日

Notebook with 2022 goals text on it to apply new year resolutions and plan.

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。 Is 2021 a good year for you? What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? 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。 novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] – a long printed story about imaginary characters and events I bought three copies of Ango Natsume’s novels. chapter /CHAP-ter/ [noun] – any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title Have you read chapter 20 of this book? It’s so good! fresh /fresh/ [adjective] – new or different My brother will…
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New year, fresh start

2021年12月27日

Notebook with 2022 goals text on it to apply new year resolutions and plan.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illogical /ih-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by careful thought Some of the new policies seem illogical. sober /SOH-ber/ [adjective] – serious and calm Anne was in such a sober mood yesterday. She seems to be thinking of something. atonement /uh-TOHN-muhnt/ [noun] – something that you do to show that you are sorry for something bad that you di As atonement for his absences, he started going to work earlier than usual. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from…
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