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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gastronomic /ga-struh-NAA-muhk/ [adjective] – relating to the preparation and consumption (= eating) of good food This curry meal is a gastronomic delight! panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Jack bravely faced a panel of 40 professors. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] – used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known I’d like to order some of your signature dishes, please. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas May designs innovative clothes…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long does it take you to decide what to order at a restaurant? Do you trust online restaurant reviews? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc. Karl works as a film critic. quirk /kwurk/ [noun] – an unusual habit or part of someone’s personality, or something that is strange and unexpected Kelly’s bookstore has a lot of quirks and music. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3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 ever thought of becoming a chef? What is your favorite food pair? (e.g. burger and fries, bacon and eggs) 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We’ll reach our destination in 10 minutes. vote /voht/ [verb] – to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting 20 out of 43 students voted for Andrea…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy or damage something very badly The wildfire devastated nearly the entire forest. the norm /thuh nawrm/ [noun] – a situation or type of behavior that is expected and considered to be typical Online lessons have become the norm in this new generation. alga /AL-guh/ [noun] – a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms Algae has covered the surface of the pond. La Niña /lah NEE-nyah/ [noun] – the cooling of the water…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES 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。 Have you seen a reef before? What do you usually do when you go to the beach/sea/ocean? 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。 Celsius /SEL-see-uhs/ [noun] – a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to become completely well again after an illness or injury Charles finally recovered from his foot injury. conditions /kuhn-DISH-uhns/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

bleaching

© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What marine activities do you enjoy? (fishing, snorkeling, etc.) How do you think climate change affects the oceans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or sea transport You can ask my brother anything about the sea. He’s an expert on marine life. reef /reef/ [noun] – a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to ships My family and I saw beautiful coral reefs when we went…
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Modern friendship’s myths and realities

2022年4月1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。 How often do you use your smartphone? How often do you talk to your friends? 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。 friendship /FREND-ship/ [noun] – a situation in which two people are friends Above everything else, I treasure her friendship. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – a fact that everyone knows These rocks are common to certain climate environments. complaint /kuhm-PLEYNT/ [noun] – a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory We’ve received complaints that you’re listening to the radio too loudly. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to (cause something to)…
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Modern friendship’s myths and realities

2022年4月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much time do you spend on your smartphone? Can you live without using a smartphone? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – the act of saying that something or someone is bad I’d like to make a few criticisms about your speech. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried I’m concerned about your well-being. image /IM-ij/ [noun] – a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is I have a mental image of how I want the garden to look. vital…
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