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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game
©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brainchild /BREYN-chahyld / [noun] – an original idea, plan, or invention Coca-Cola was the brainchild of Mr. Robinson. avid /AV-id/ [adjective] – extremely eager or interested Laura is an avid manga reader. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by They try to minimize their expenses amid rising food prices. chaotic /key-OT-ik/ [adjective] – in a state of chaos They lived during a chaotic time. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time It took a…
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK
©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bid /bid/ [noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something Mr. Thompson’s bid for re-election was unsuccessful. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method Professor Lim discussed the latest innovation in architecture. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way He deemed the next step in the project unnecessary. counterpart /KOUN-ter-pahrt/ [noun] – a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization She found an exact counterpart of the bookcase she lost….
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK
©BBC via 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。 What is the most popular fast food brand in your country? Do you like chicken nuggets? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [verb] – to provide or supply something That restaurant offers a discount on desserts every Friday. grill /gril/ [noun] – a frame of metal bars over a fire on which food can be put to be cooked My dad bought a new grill for our summer camp. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size,…
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK
©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? Do you prefer dining in restaurants over takeout or delivery? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product My cousin finally launched her own clothing line. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable Kim noticed a significant difference in prices between the two stores. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something; not suitable Her clothes were unsuitable for…
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Medicines for flu-like symptoms out of stock in most pharmacies in Philippines
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you take medicines immediately after feeling feverish? Why or why not? What other vitamins or food do you take to boost your immune system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for goods or services that customers want to buy or use The price of poultry products increased because of high demand. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is an ongoing shortage of sanitary supplies. temporarily /tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that does not last…
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Medicines for flu-like symptoms out of stock in most pharmacies in Philippines
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Medicines for flu-like symptoms out of stock in most pharmacies in Philippines
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. over-the-counter /OH-ver-duh-KOUN-ter/ [adjective] – an over-the-counter drug is bought from a shop without the person who buys it having visited a doctor first These antibiotics are not over-the-counter. You need a doctor’s prescription to get them. replenish /ri-PLEN-ish/ [verb] – to fill something up again The stock in our pantry has been replenished. Now, let’s prepare something to eat. hoarding /HAWR-ding/ [noun/gerund] – the act of collecting large amounts of something and keeping it for yourself, often in a secret place Hoarding of face masks and alcohol is strictly prohibited in the city. generic /juh-NER-ik/ [adjective]…
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Medicines for flu-like symptoms out of stock in most pharmacies in Philippines
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 do you do to avoid getting sick? Do you always drink medicines when you are sick? 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。 flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He is still recovering from the flu. trusted /TRUHS-tid/ [adjective] – known to be honest and to provide good quality products or services Hitachi is the most trusted brand of car batteries in the country. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange I find his attitude quite extraordinary. He always…
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