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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

©Frederic Brown/AFP 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 donate to charities? Who is your favorite international music artist? 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。 donate /DOH-neyt/ [verb] – to give money or goods to help a person or organization She donated food and clothes to the street children. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Those flowers are very rare in our country. sign /sahyn/ [verb] – write one’s name on (a letter, card, or similar item) to identify oneself as the writer or sender Your order has been placed….
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

©Frederic Brown/AFP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What charitable organizations do you know? Who are some best-selling music artists in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. offer up /AW-fer-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to provide something that is intended to impress, please, or satisfy someone I vowed to offer up my life for our country. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need I will donate my old clothes to the charity. found /found/ [verb] – to bring something into existence The medical institution…
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

©Frederic Brown/AFP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. memorabilia /mem-er-uh-BIL-ee-uh/ [noun] – objects that are collected because they are connected with a person or event that is thought to be very interesting Kyle is a collector of The Beatles memorabilia. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [noun] – a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder The organization is holding a jewelry auction on Sunday. up for grabs /UHP-fawr-grabs/ [idiom] – available and ready to be won or taken A whopping grand prize of 1,000,000 dollars is still up for grabs at the lottery. partake /pahr-TEYK/ [verb] – to become…
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3 Western-style desserts from Japan you must try

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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。 How often do you visit bakeries? Do you always eat dessert after dinner? 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。 variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – many different types of things Her grandmother is an expert in cooking a variety of desserts. savory /SEY-vuh-ree/ [adjective] – Savory food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste. We had a savory lunch last Monday. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period I admire Clark’s painting style….
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3 western-style desserts from Japan you must try

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat sweets? When is the best time to eat dessert? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year This market is known for its seasonal fruits. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something new We all have to adopt better habits this new year. circular /SUR-kyuh-ler / [adjective] – shaped like a circle They discovered a circular island in Asia. legend /LEJ-uhnd/ [noun] – a very old story or set…
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3 western-style desserts from Japan you must try

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The fruit tart originated in France. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something: That cake resembles a tower. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic or main; standard or regular Flour is a pantry staple in Italy. pastry /PEY-stree/ [noun] – a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, rolled flat and either wrapped around or put over or under other foods, and then baked My aunt bakes pastries every morning. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl / [adjective] –…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bar /bar/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something He was barred from the competition because of his wrong conduct. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective] – of or belonging to a town or city The municipal officials have ordered the police to guard the city barriers. conviviality /kuhn-viv-ee-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome The great food and music created an atmosphere of conviviality among guests during the event. revelry /REV-uhl-ree/ [noun] – a situation in…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are outdoor parties and fireworks displays popular in your country during the holiday season? Please share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you We ask everyone’s cooperation to finish this project by the due date. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this…
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