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Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

2019年2月26日

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

Pre-reading questions: Do you like playing any mobile games? Why or why not? Do you think playing computer games is fun? Why or why not? Vocabulary: intend /in-TEND/ [verb] to have as a plan or purpose She intends to use the money for her school supplies. affair /uh-FAIR/ [noun] an event She did not go to the social affair at her school because of her dress. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something My friends promote eating healthy food everyday. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people After the trending video about organic…
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Intermediate

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Vocabulary: forlorn /fawr-LAWRN/ [adjective] alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for She couldn’t imagine her forlorn life if ever she married the wrong guy. life-changing /LAHYF cheynj-ing/ [adjective] having an effect that is strong enough to change someone’s life The seminar that she attended last month was life-changing that’s why she’s starting to think carefully about every decision in her life. attachment /uh-TACH-muhnt/ [noun] a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something As a teacher, Taichi always makes sure that he develops strong attachment to his students. enamored /ih-NAM-erd// [adjective] liking (something) a lot The guests are enamored and moved by the speech of the…
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Expert

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you want to have a caregiver when you get old? Why or why not? Which do you like, a talking robot or a flying robot? Vocabulary: companion /kuhm-PAN-yuhn/ [noun] a person you spend a lot of time with Her high school best friend has been her companion whenever she travels abroad. affection /uh-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] a feeling of liking for a person or place John didn’t feel any affection when he saw his biological father for the first time. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] important or noticeable There are significant changes in the new management after the replacement of the president. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] to make someone more likely to…
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Intermediate

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like robots? What is the most popular robot in your country? Vocabulary: caregiver /KAIR-giv-er/ [noun] someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, or sick The caregiver of his sick mother is very kind. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital They visited the patient in the hospital. hug /huhg/ [noun] the act of holding someone or something close to your body with your arms She always gives me a big hug whenever I come home. cost /kawst/ [verb] if something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it;…
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Beginner

Hyogo holds exhibition in honor of Osamu Tezuka

2019年2月18日

Hyogo holds enhibitionin honor of Osamu Tezuka

Pre-reading questions: Do you like watching animated movies? Do you know Osamu Tezuka? Vocabulary: show /shoh/ [noun] a public event where people can view a collection of things The show in our town will start at 10 AM. well-known /WEL-nohn/ [adjective] famous or known by many people Sarah wants to be a well-known ballerina someday. Western /WES-tern/ [adjective] connected to countries in the west part of the world Sakumo is interested in Western culture. display /dih-SPLEY/ [verb] to show something for people to see She was not allowed to display her work at school. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] culture or community We live in a modern society. A special show about…
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Beginner

Hyogo holds exhibition in honor of Osamu Tezuka

2019年2月18日

Hyogo holds enhibitionin honor of Osamu Tezuka

Pre-reading questions: Do you like watching animated movies? Why or why not? Which do you like more, reading manga or watching anime? Why? Vocabulary: hit /hit/ [noun] something or someone that is popular or famous Musicals are a bit hit in my country. aforementioned /uh-FAWR-men-shuhnd/ [adjective] mentioned earlier The aforementioned general secretary is in a room now for a press conference. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] someone who is admired and respected Mr. Lee is a distinguished leader and a politician. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] to affect how someone or something develops My grandfather had a strong influence on my childhood. evolution /ev-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] a step-by-step process or development My father has seen…
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Intermediate

Hyogo holds exhibition in honor of Osamu Tezuka

2019年2月18日

Hyogo holds enhibitionin honor of Osamu Tezuka

Vocabulary: moniker /MON-i-ker/ [noun] a name or nickname Hillbilly is a moniker for someone who lives in a rural area famed /feymd/ [adjective] famous or known by many people Serge is famed for his superior knowledge in computers and the Internet. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] different types of things or group of people included in something Our oceans are home to a rich diversity of marine species. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] the act of chasing something or someone to capture the person or thing The police officers are currently in pursuit of a serial killer. confrontation /kon-fruhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] a fight or argument Lauren noticed that Alice is not outstanding at confrontation. A…
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Expert

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

2019年2月13日

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

Pre-reading questions: What is the name of your favorite place? Do you like to invite other people to your house? Vocabulary: hospitality /hos-pi-tal-i-tee/ [noun] kindness and friendly behavior, esp. to guests Her family is known because of their hospitality. invest /in-vest/ [verb] to put money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result Maki’s parents invest their savings to their family business. automatic /aw-tuh-mat-ik/ [adjective] able to operate independently without human control Automatic technologies are expensive. selfless /self-lis/ [adjective] caring more about other people’s needs and interests than about your own The selfless mother gives her food to her children. maintain /meyn-teyn/ [verb] to continue to…
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Beginner