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Super Mario animated film to be released next year

2021年10月19日

Super Mario animated film to be released next year

©Rex/Shutterstock/Reuters/Nintendo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. buff /buhf/ [noun] – a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject Jack is a rock buff. His favorite band is Nirvana. chip in /CHIP-in/ [phrasal verb] – to contribute something as one’s share of a joint activity, cost, etc. Takashen Corporation chipped in the production of Klopi Company’s new line of products. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something The record albums are all set and ready for distribution. reminisce /rem-uh-NIS/ [verb] – to talk or…
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Super Mario animated film to be released next year

2021年10月19日

Super Mario animated film to be released next year

©Rex/Shutterstock/Reuters/Nintendo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite video game? Who is your favorite video game character? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of organizing the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio program The production staff held a meeting for the network’s upcoming TV show. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Marla expressed her gratitude to her parents by taking them to their favorite travel destination. caption /KAP-shuhn/ [noun] – a short piece…
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Super Mario animated film to be released next year

2021年10月19日

Super Mario animated film to be released next year

©Rex/Shutterstock/Reuters/Nintendo 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。 What is your favorite video game? Who is your favorite video game character? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The principal announced the new school rules and regulations. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present He waited for her for almost two hours, but no one appeared. team up /TEEM-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or more than something else His goal is to surpass the world record. viewership /VYOO-er-ship/ [noun] – the type or number of people who watch a particular television program or station The show’s viewership dropped to nearly half of what it used to be. core /kawr/ [adjective] – central; basic Our target is to appeal to our core customers’ demands. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming known or developing Researchers are currently studying the emergence of the pandemic flu. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – to…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix 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 watch TV? What was the last TV show you watched? 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。 series /SEER-eez/ [noun] – a set of television or radio broadcasts on the same subject or using the same characters but in different situations What’s the title of that comedy series you’ve been watching? former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past Before working as a salesperson, Sarah was a former teacher. playground /PLEY-ground/ [noun] – an area…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of TV shows do you usually watch? What non-Japanese shows do you watch? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. draw /draw/ [verb] – to attract attention or interest Her unique artworks often draw large crowds. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity My father and brother are soccer enthusiasts. They never miss any of the games on TV. stand out /STAND out/ [phrasal verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people This…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

2021年10月17日

©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 know who Fumio Kishida is? Are you fond of watching news about politics? 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。 despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite the weather, I had a good time during the week. defeat /dih-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition They advanced to the final after they had defeated the Italian team. CHAL-inj // [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

2021年10月17日

Kishida

©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something The idea of a united Europe is faced with a lot of resistance. aspire to /uh-SPAHYUHR / [verb phrase] – to have a strong wish or hope to do or have something As a child, he aspired to be a great actor. resolution /rez-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of solving or ending a problem or difficulty He thought of a successful resolution to the crisis. urge /urj / [verb ] – to strongly advise or…
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