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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents

2021年12月3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 use Instagram? How often do you use Instagram? 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。 public relations /PUHB-lik ri-LEY-shuhns / [noun] – the activity of keeping good relationships between an organization and the general public To help them boost their image, the group recruited a public relations firm. former /FAWR-mer / [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past He is a former employee of that company. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose We intend…
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents

2021年12月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What social networking sites do you use? Why? Which do you think is the best social networking site today? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – someone who advises people on a particular subject She works in a firm of public relations consultants. solid /SOL-id/ [adjective] – hard or firm, keeping a clear shape Dry the clay until it’s solid. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [veb] – to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way We can start…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

2021年12月2日

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©BBC via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biographical /bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – about someone’s life You shoud read the biographical note about the author on the back of the book. acclaimed /uh-KLEYM/ [adjective] – attracting public approval and praise He has published eight highly acclaimed novels. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work Actor Kento Yamazaki has portrayed many different characters. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl / [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something I met some influential artists at the museum’s opening event. franchise /FRAN-chayz/…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

2021年12月2日

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©BBC via Getty Images 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? Which actor would you like to meet in person? 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。 reunite /ree-yoo-NAHYT/ [verb] – to bring people together again I can’t wait to reunite with my friends on Friday! anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – the day on which an important event happened in a previous year We will celebrate our grandparents’ 40th anniversary next month. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The price of meat has gone up in recent…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

2021年12月2日

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©BBC via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular fantasy films in your country? Who are some of your favorite actors/actresses? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate The wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter in Anna’s life. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to exchange something, or to stop using or doing something and start using or doing something else instead I’ll trade you some of my candies for some of your cookies. magical /MAJ-i-kuhl / [adjective] – produced by or using…
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Restoring our ego through status pivoting

2021年12月1日

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© Getty Images via BBC Worklife Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shed light on (something) /shed lahyt on/ [idiom] – to help to explain a situation The investigation is ongoing to shed light on the cause of the fire. pivot /PIV-uht/ [verb] – to avoid talking about something by talking about something else She pivoted the topic to something else when we asked about her experience in the cafe. upstage /UHP-STEYJ/ [verb] – to take people’s attention away from someone and make them listen to or look at you instead He felt upstaged by his brother, so he tried his best…
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Restoring our ego through status pivoting

2021年12月1日

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© Getty Images via BBC Worklife 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 comes to mind when you hear the word “success”? What is your biggest success so far? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully Getting the perfect score on a test is a great achievement. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different There are various ways of getting to the airport. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent Parents have the right to go on…
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