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Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken in “Barbie” film

2021年11月2日

Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken with Margot Robbie in Barbie film

©Lionsgate, Paramount Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to say officially that a film, song, program, artist, etc. will be included in a competition for a prize Mr. Lopez has been nominated by the majority to replace the former CEO. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves The proposal is now under final negotiations between the company and the investors. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work The actress…
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Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken in “Barbie” film

2021年11月2日

Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken with Margot Robbie in Barbie film

©Lionsgate, Paramount 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 movie? Do you like movies that are based on famous toy characters? 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。 actor /AK-ter/ [noun] – someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio program My favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio. film /film/ [noun] – a series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We are going to watch the new film tomorrow. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say…
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Declining invitations the less painful way

2021年11月1日

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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 attending parties? Have you declined an invitation before? 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。 suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This book is suitable for children. turn down (something/someone) /TURN DOUN/ [phrasal verb] – to refuse to accept or agree to something, or to refuse someone’s request I’m sorry, but I have to turn the job offer down. invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something I’m happy to accept your birthday invitation. equal /EE-kwuhl/…
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Beginner

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Declining invitations the less painful way

2021年11月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of invitation have you declined recently? What reasons do you usually give when rejecting invitations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. show up /shoh uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to arrive for a gathering or event 300 people showed up in the seminar. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to refuse I’m sorry, but I have to decline the party invitation. assume /uh-SOOM/ [verb] – to accept something to be true without question or proof Let’s assume that it might rain tomorrow. acceptable /ak-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – satisfactory; good enough The proposal is…
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Intermediate

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Declining invitations the less painful way

2021年11月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invitee /in-vai-TEE/ [noun] – a person who is invited to something We can add one more invitee to the list. finesse /fi-NESS/ [noun] – skillful handling of a situation Sarah handled the project management with finesse. slight /slahyt/ [verb] – to insult someone by ignoring them or treating them as if they are not important He felt slighted when no one invited him. opt /opt/ [verb] – to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others I think I’ll opt to just watch the game on TV. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a…
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?

2021年10月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-mish-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Countries and businesses are attempting to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries The annual economic summit of world leaders will take place next week. shift /shift/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly According to the forecast, the wind is forecast to shift to the east tomorrow. lessen /LES-uhn / [verb] – if something…
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?

2021年10月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you buy plastic products? What things at home do you reuse? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warm /wawrm / [verb] – to (cause to) become warm (= less cold) With this electric heater, we can quickly warm up the room. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The anti-smoking campaign has and continues to have a significant impact on young people. carbon footprint /KAHR-buhn FOOT-print/ [noun] – someone’s carbon footprint is a measurement of the amount of…
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Intermediate

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