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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

2021年12月23日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption This is the third consecutive weekend that I’ve spent working on this project. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Don’t let obstacles hinder you from achieving your goals. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The shareholders are discussing the takeover next year. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

2021年12月22日

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate Christmas last year? What is the best Christmas present you have ever gotten? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable We went to a delightful party last night. setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, etc. happens The film has its setting in France. -oriented /AWR-ee-uhn-tid/ [suffix] – showing the direction in which something is aimed The supervisor reminded the employees to be more results-oriented when doing…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

2021年12月22日

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The Boracay Island is truly an awe-inspiring sight. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a long time My brother’s dance troupe won in a dance marathon. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events The novel tells the narrative of an old wartime adventure. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honor Rachel Weisz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Academy Award for “The Favourite.”…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

2021年12月22日

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer 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 celebrate Christmas with your family? What is your favorite Christmas movie? 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。 merry /MER-ee/ [adjective] – happy or showing enjoyment A merry smile lit up her face upon hearing the good news. widower /WID-oh-er/ [noun] – a person whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again It’s been five painful years since he became a widower. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality or state of being important The subject shows the importance of every country’s culture. heartfelt…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

2021年12月21日

Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

©Spotify Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a radio program that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or an MP3 player “Yellow Space” is my favorite podcast on Spotify. It talks about mental health care and relationship advice. overview /OH-ver-vyoo/ [noun] – a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details The first chapter gives an overview of the research. roll out /ROHL-out/ [phrasal verb] – to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time The vaccines…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

2021年12月21日

Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

©Spotify 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 song have you listened to recently? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something Sometimes I wonder if he is faithful to me. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has this habit of biting his nails. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Free tickets are available to students only. spend…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

2021年12月21日

Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

©Spotify Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What new music have you bought or listened to recently? Do you use Spotify to listen to music and/or podcasts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. present /PREZ-uhnt/ [verb] – to give, provide, or make something known The company’s sales for this year will be presented at the meeting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product Our new skincare product will be launched next month. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all…
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse

2021年12月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle They are now unloading the ship of its cargo. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [verb] – to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack We were caught in the rain and sheltered under the trees. siren /SAHY-ruhn/ [noun] – a device for making a loud warning noise Once you hear the siren, it’s your cue to leave. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very great harm or destruction Water shortage in the village can potentially be catastrophic….
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