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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

2022年1月13日

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©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually spend your free time? How often do you play internet games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clue /kloo/ [noun] – a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery I need to study the clues to solve this puzzle. obsession /uhb-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – something or someone that you think about all the time Elle has a chocolate obsession. invention /in-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – something that has never been made before, or the process of…
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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

2022年1月13日

©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage 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 are some popular word games in your country? Do you enjoy solving puzzles? 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。 solve /solve/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Ben helped me to solve the word problem. challenging /CHAL-in-jing / [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination Ronald finds his homework challenging. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Sheena always encourages me to join…
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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

2022年1月13日

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©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brainchild /BREYN-chahyld / [noun] – an original idea, plan, or invention Coca-Cola was the brainchild of Mr. Robinson. avid /AV-id/ [adjective] – extremely eager or interested Laura is an avid manga reader. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by They try to minimize their expenses amid rising food prices. chaotic /key-OT-ik/ [adjective] – in a state of chaos They lived during a chaotic time. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time It took a…
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK

2022年1月12日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bid /bid/ [noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something Mr. Thompson’s bid for re-election was unsuccessful. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method Professor Lim discussed the latest innovation in architecture. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way He deemed the next step in the project unnecessary. counterpart /KOUN-ter-pahrt/ [noun] – a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization She found an exact counterpart of the bookcase she lost….
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK

2022年1月12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 the most popular fast food brand in your country? Do you like chicken nuggets? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [verb] – to provide or supply something That restaurant offers a discount on desserts every Friday. grill /gril/ [noun] – a frame of metal bars over a fire on which food can be put to be cooked My dad bought a new grill for our summer camp. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size,…
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK

2022年1月12日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? Do you prefer dining in restaurants over takeout or delivery? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product My cousin finally launched her own clothing line. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable Kim noticed a significant difference in prices between the two stores. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something; not suitable Her clothes were unsuitable for…
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Intermediate

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Medicines for flu-like symptoms out of stock in most pharmacies in Philippines

2022年1月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you take medicines immediately after feeling feverish? Why or why not? What other vitamins or food do you take to boost your immune system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for goods or services that customers want to buy or use The price of poultry products increased because of high demand. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is an ongoing shortage of sanitary supplies. temporarily /tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that does not last…
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Intermediate

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