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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat ice cream? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – a more recent, and usually improved, form of something, especially something that is regularly changed I’m still getting used to Microsoft’s new update. attached /uh-TACHD/ [adjective] – feeling close to emotionally Bob is still attached to his old piano. childhood /CHAHYLD-hood/ [noun] – the time when someone is a child Sheena spent her childhood in Italy. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or…
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The benefits of doing household chores

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 doing household chores? What household chores do you do 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。 desk /desk/ [noun] – a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers Nina piled the books neatly on her desk. stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Meditation can help people under stress. head-on /HED-ON/ [adverb] – direct or directly We must face the problems head-on. tidy /TAHY-dee/ [verb] – to make a place…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. putter /PUHT-er/ [verb] – to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard My sister enjoys puttering in the kitchen. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen To be a great leader, one must be proactive. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to take action or to choose what action to take Evaluating our teachers gives the students a sense of agency to express their opinions. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed, or to feel more…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What household chore is a must in your everyday life? Why? How do you balance work/school and doing household chores? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satisfying /SAT-is-fahy/ [adjective] – making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want I’ve always found farm work to be so satisfying. impair /im-PAIR/ [verb] – to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective Listening to music at a high volume could impair one’s hearing. distressing /duh-STREH-suhng/ [adjective] – upsetting or worrying Seeing people suffer from the pandemic…
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Where did Easter eggs originate?

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was your first impression of Easter? How do the people in your country celebrate Easter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that is used to represent a quality or idea The dragon is commonly known as a symbol of power. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas Experts say that cutting down trees is linked to climate change. rebirth /ree-BURTH/ [noun] – a new period of growth of something People consider spring as the season of…
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Where did Easter eggs originate?

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 heard of Easter Sunday? Is Easter Sunday a holiday in your country? 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。 based something on something /beyst on/ [phrasal verb] – if you base something on particular facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas to develop it The movie is based on a true story. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter The Philippines doesn’t have four seasons. garden /GAHR-dn/ [noun] – a piece of land, usually in a…
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Where did Easter eggs originate?

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mythical /MITH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – mythical The unicorn is a famous mythical creature. hare /hair/ [noun] – an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears The hunter aimed at the hare, but it was too quick for him. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – a search for something or someone Michael participates in Easter egg hunts every year. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating Be careful looking for mushrooms in the wild. Some of them aren’t edible. scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The parfait was absolutely scrumptious!…
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