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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in “Wicked” musical film

2021年11月17日

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in Wicked musical film

©Art Streiber/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Terrell Mullin Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching musical plays? Why or why not? Who are your favorite movie stars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing Here’s the edited version of my speech. sought-after /SAWT-af-ter/ [adjective] – wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare ABC Company is a sought-after employer in the country. bag /bag/ [verb] – to get something before other…
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in “Wicked” musical film

2021年11月17日

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in Wicked musical film

©Art Streiber/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Terrell Mullin 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 watching movies? Who is your favorite actress? 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。 artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – someone who performs music Taylor Swift is my favorite artist. Her songs are so relatable. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story I will play the character of a queen in our school play. previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to I previously worked as a tour guide….
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Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time in 15 months

2021年11月16日

Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

©Kyodo News via The Japan Times Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prior to (something) /PRAHY-er-too/ [adjective] – before a particular time or event The group rehearses for the last time prior to the competition. tally /TAL-ee/ [noun] – a record or count of a number of items The data doesn’t correspond to the requirements. There must be something wrong with the tally. wave /weyv/ [noun] – a larger than usual number of events of a similar, often bad, type, happening within the same period A wave of protests against climate change has swept the country. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine,…
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Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time in 15 months

2021年11月16日

Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

©Kyodo News via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is your country doing so far amid the COVID-19 pandemic? What health measures do you take to avoid the virus? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer I record all my thoughts in this journal. throughout /throo-OUT/ [preposition] – in every part, or during the whole period of time Roadworks have caused traffic jams throughout the city. hospitalization /hos-pi-tl-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking…
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Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time in 15 months

2021年11月16日

Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

©Kyodo News via The Japan Times 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。 Are things in Japan getting back to normal now? Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give a description of something or information about it to someone The group will report on its research next month. suffer /SUHF-er/ [verb] – to experience physical or mental pain Jamie’s dad suffered from colon cancer. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less You need to decrease the amount of sugar…
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The promising future of Japan’s traditional crafts

2021年11月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What products have you made by hand? What craft tradition is your region known for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handicraft /HAN-dee-kraft/ [noun] – a product that is made by hand rather than by using a machine My friend’s shop is known for its handicrafts. ceramics /suh-RAM-iks/ [noun] – the objects produced by shaping and baking clay, especially when considered as art Ceramics and glass products are displayed on the shelf. famed /feymd/ [adjective] – famous or known to many people The city where I’m from is famed for its…
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The promising future of Japan’s traditional crafts

2021年11月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] – very beautiful and delicate It’s rare to find such an exquisite antique. caliber /KAL-uh-ber/ [noun] – the degree of quality or excellence of something or someone The school is continuously improving the caliber of its curriculum. intricacy /IN-tri-kuh-see/ [noun] – the quality of having a lot of complicated small parts or details The intricacy of the needlework’s details is mesmerizing. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Paper lanterns are ubiquitous. You can see them nearly everywhere in the country. serenity /suh-REN-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being peaceful and calm…
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