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The Learjet and its legacy

2021年5月31日

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©Bombardier via CNN News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whisk /wisk/ [verb] – to take something or someone somewhere else suddenly and quickly Bela’s family whisked her to the countryside without even saying goodbye. forerunner /FOHR-ruhn-er/ [noun] – an early, often less advanced model of something We consider telephones as the forerunners of smartphones that we use today. state-of-the-art /steyt-uhv-thee-ahrt/ [adjective] – very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods Did you see the latest movie? It has state-of-the-art computer graphics! fall short /fawl shawrt/ [idiom] – to not reach a desired amount or standard According to sales, this…
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The Learjet and its legacy

2021年5月31日

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©Bombardier via CNN News 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 traveling by plane? When was the last time you traveled by plane? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely It was nearly 9 p.m. when she arrived home. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a journey in an aircraft How was your flight to Manila? adore /uh-DOHR/ [verb] – to like something very much She adores singing on stage. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Climate change is…
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The Learjet and its legacy

2021年5月31日

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©Bombardier via CNN News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel by plane? What is the biggest airport in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. must-have /muhst-uhv/ [noun] – something that many people want to own Mobile phones are a must-have for children nowadays. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [adjective] – the original model of something from which later forms are developed The car they’re manufacturing is a prototype of a newer model. cabin /KAB-in/ [noun] – the area where passengers sit in an aircraft The company wants to redesign the cabin to make…
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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been part of any organizaton? Please tell me more about it. What organizations are active in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by ocean and usually consisting of various countries Antarctica is the world’s coldest continent and the hardest to visit. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – if a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The…
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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28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 know what an alliance is? Do you support environmental organization? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country The area is very rich in minerals . announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially He’ll announce his resignation from the presidency tonight. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Be sure to safeguard your passport at all times. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things,…
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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28日

ocean-1867285_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insignificant /in-SIG-nif-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important Why do you have to worry about such an insignificant amount of money? initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is to protect endangered species. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims Which country is the official member of the alliance? foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn / [noun] – an organization that has been created in order to…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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