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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

travel

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel? Do you like traveling domestically or internationally? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thwart /thwawrt/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something The government is doing their best to thwart the spread of the virus. chance upon /chans uh-PON/ [phrasal verb] – to find something or meet someone by chance If you chance upon a Japanese dictionary, please let me know. converse /kuhn-VURS/ [verb] – to have a conversation with someone Mark enjoyed the chance to briefly converse with his…
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Intermediate

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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

travel

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unthinkable /un-THING-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – something that is very unlikely or undesirable It’s unthinkable for a child his age to learn how to speak a foreign language so fluently. on the road /on thuh rohd/ [phrasal noun] – when you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance Good and humorous conversations on the road help pass the time. itinerary /ahy-TIN-uh-RER-ee/ [noun] – a detailed plan or route of a journey Kindly send the itinerary of our business trip via email. hit it off /hit it of/ [idiom] – be naturally…
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Expert

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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

travel

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 alone or with someone? Who do you talk to online? 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。 challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult Booking flights has been challenging during this pandemic. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Sean isn’t afraid to meet strangers online. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken What’s our next travel destination after this? contact /KON-takt/ [verb] – to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter,…
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Beginner

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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

WFP

© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something Even if we did endeavors to contact her, we still failed in the end. humanitarian /hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-uhn/ [adjective] – a person who is involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The United Nations is considered a big humanitarian organization. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens Arguing with my brother is an everyday occurence at home. speechless /speech-lis/ [adjective] – unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. She was speechless when she heard that she had won the…
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Expert

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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

WFP

© CNN 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。 Have you ever received an award or a recognition in your life? How did you feel about it? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted to exit through the small window. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we wait for the others before we come up with a decision. well-known /WEl-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The restaurant…
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Beginner

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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

WFP

© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had a chance to help victims of a tragedy? Please tell me more. What organization are you a part of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose I was a part of an organization when I was in highschool. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The police are investigating how a crime like this could have occurred. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] –…
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Intermediate

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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

2020年10月23日

expo 2020

© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pavilion /puh-VIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a large building in which sports or entertainment takes place The pavilions in Dubai are being constructed in preparation for the upcoming event. thoroughfare /THUR-uh-fair/ [noun] – a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere Make sure the thoroughfares are safe for the guests before the event starts. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move freely or be easily moved The cavalry has more mobility than any other infantry unit. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters My childhood…
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Expert

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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

2020年10月23日

expo 2020

© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been in an international event? If yes, how was it? If not, what event would you like to attend and why? Do you think attending international events is interesting? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. We cannot visit our old school right now. It’s under construction. theme /theem/ [noun] – the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc. Since it’s October, we should pick a Halloween…
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Intermediate

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