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K-pop icons become fashion ambassadors, attracting worldwide audiences

2024年9月18日

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©REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo 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。 Are you a K-pop fan? Do you follow any celebrities’ fashion trends? 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。 suit /soot/ [noun] – clothing designed for formal occasions, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt He wore a sleek black suit to the wedding. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go to or be present at a place or event They plan to attend the annual conference next month. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The opening ceremony was…
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K-pop icons become fashion ambassadors, attracting worldwide audiences

2024年9月18日

Stray

©REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important She received a scholarship from a prestigious university. luxury /LUHK-shuh-ree/ [adjective] – high-end, expensive, and exclusive, often associated with elegance and superior quality The boutique specializes in luxury handbags and accessories. devoted /dih-VOH-tid/ [adjective] – very loving or loyal; dedicated to a cause or person He is a devoted fan of the football team and attends every game. buzz /buhz/ [noun] – excitement or interest surrounding a particular event or situation The new movie created a lot of buzz…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management

2024年9月17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。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management

2024年9月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deficiency /dih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack or shortage of something that is needed The diet had a deficiency of important vitamins. discharge /DIS-chahrj/ [noun] – the act of releasing or sending out something The discharge from the factory polluted the river. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – refers to the process of monitoring and supervising to ensure that activities or operations are conducted properly and in compliance with regulations The new company policy introduced a system of oversight to ensure that all safety procedures were strictly followed on the factory floor. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to correct…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management

2024年9月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of waste are commonly produced on farms? How might these types of waste affect the environment if not managed properly? How can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? What are some specific examples of water quality issues that might arise from this problem? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality or attainment The new car meets safety standards for all drivers. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm Smoking is harmful to your health. change /cheynj/ [noun]…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

2024年9月16日

Elizabeth Garden

©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demolition /dem-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of destroying something such as a building The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place of refuge or safety; a peaceful and safe place The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something The community’s resistance to the new development plan was strong. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance Environmentalists fear that the new…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

2024年9月16日

Elizabeth Garden

©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some well-known parks or green spaces in your country? How does the government in your country typically inform the public about new construction projects? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dealer /DEE-ler / [noun] – a person who buys and sells goods or services The art dealer managed to sell a rare painting for a significant amount. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [adjective] – different from the one that is usual or expected We need to find an alternative route because the main road is closed. stick with /stik with/…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

2024年9月16日

Elizabeth Garden

©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 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。 Is affordable housing an important issue in your town or city? Can you name a well-known public garden or green space in your town or city? 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。 antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality She inherited a collection of valuable antiques from her grandmother. senior /SEEN-yer/ [noun] – elderly people or individuals of an advanced age, often retired The community center…
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