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Spain implements “shock plan” to reduce electricity bills

2021年9月22日

electricity

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. During which season do electricity bills usually rise in your country? What electrical appliances do you routinely use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profit /PROF-it/ [noun] – money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services Our business profit increased this month. temporarily /tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that does not last for long or forever The website is temporarily down for maintenance. on top of (something) /on top uhv (SUHM-thing)/ [idiom] – in addition to something Jean does…
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Spain implements “shock plan” to reduce electricity bills

2021年9月22日

electricity

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。 Which electric appliance do you think uses the most energy? How do you save energy every day? 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。 energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and heat Many countries are finding different energy sources. bill /bill/ [noun] – a request for payment of money owed, or the piece of paper on which it is written You will receive your monthly internet bill through email. tax /taks/ [noun] – (an amount…
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Spain implements “shock plan” to reduce electricity bills

2021年9月22日

electricity

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. left-wing /left wing/ [adjective] – (politics) relating to the belief that wealth and power should be shared between all parts of society Some say that artistic people tend to have left-wing views. channel /CHAN-l/ [verb] – to direct something into a particular place or situation The funds were channeled into further research on space travel. windfall /WIND-fawl/ [noun] – an amount of money that you receive unexpectedly The school used the windfall funds to purchase new computers. cap /kap/ [noun] – a limit on the amount of money that can be charged or spent in connection…
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This year’s Met Gala, featuring ‘American independence’

2021年9月21日

This year's Met Gala, featuring 'American indepence' theme

©Theo Wargo/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite outfit? Do you watch fashion shows/events? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen Over half a million fans witnessed the iconic band’s comeback concert. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable achievement of engineering. show off /SHOH-awf/ [phrasal verb] – to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration Mika showed off her dress saying: “My dad…
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Intermediate

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This year’s Met Gala, featuring ‘American independence’

2021年9月21日

This year's Met Gala, featuring 'American indepence' theme

©Theo Wargo/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 like fashion? Which famous person’s fashion do you like most? 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。 fashion /FASH-uhn/ [noun] – a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc. Abigail likes Taylor Swift’s old-school fashion. attire /uh-TAHYUHR/ [noun] – clothes, especially of a particular or formal type The company requires its workers to wear complete formal attire. reschedule /ree-SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to agree on a new and later date for something to happen The event was rescheduled because…
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Beginner

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This year’s Met Gala, featuring ‘American independence’

2021年9月21日

This year's Met Gala, featuring 'American indepence' theme

©Theo Wargo/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gala /GEY-luh/ [noun] – a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances The company holds an annual fashion gala, which is joined by employees dressed in their best outfits. bestow /bih-STOH/ [verb] – to give something as an honour or present An Olympic gold medal is the highest honor the athletic event can bestow. flamboyant /flam-BOI-uhnt/ [adjective] – brightly coloured and easily noticed Anne Hathaway’s dress was perfectly crafted with a flamboyant bunch of flowers. create a lot of buzz…
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Lake Biwa’s symbol of ancient sushi

2021年9月20日

funazushi

©Tom Schiller via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite type of sushi? Which place in Japan is famous for sushi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialize /SPESH-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service Our family specializes in fabric production. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed The organization’s goal is to preserve…
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Intermediate

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