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Simon Cowell seeks to revive UK boy bands

2024年7月10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 name one boy band or musical group that has achieved international fame? Do you think they deserve their fame? 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。 interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a formal meeting where someone asks questions to find out information, especially for a newspaper, magazine, television or radio broadcast The actor gave an interview to discuss his upcoming movie. surprised /suh-PRAHYZD/ [adjective] – feeling or showing a sudden unexpected feeling or reaction She was pleasantly surprised by the birthday party her friends threw for her. voting /VO-ting/…
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Simon Cowell seeks to revive UK boy bands

2024年7月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mogul /MOH-guhl/ [noun] – a powerful or influential person in a specific field, especially in business or entertainment The movie mogul announced plans to produce a series of blockbuster films over the next five years. catapult /KAT-uh-puhlt/ [verb] – to quickly move someone or something to a higher level of success or importance The young singer’s viral video helped catapult her to international stardom almost overnight. stratospheric /stra-tuh-SFEH-ruhk/ [adjective] – extremely high or great The company’s stratospheric profits this quarter exceeded all expectations. prominence /PROM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being important, well-known, or noticeable The…
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Simon Cowell seeks to revive UK boy bands

2024年7月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name any popular boy bands or musical groups that have achieved international fame? What do you think contributed to their success? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. split up /SPLIT uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to separate or disband After years of performing together, the band decided to split up and pursue solo careers. fame /feym/ [noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. The band’s album propelled them to international fame, leading to sold-out concerts worldwide. unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition]…
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Flying squirrel colony found in unexpected university tree removal mission

2024年7月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unexpected /un-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected; surprising The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active during the night rather than during the day Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt at night for small animals like mice. elusive /i-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The elusive thief managed to escape from the police yet again. graceful /GREYS-fuhl/ [adjective] – having or showing grace or elegance The ballet dancer performed with graceful movements that mesmerized the audience. awkward /AWK-werd/ [adjective] – causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience He…
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Flying squirrel colony found in unexpected university tree removal mission

2024年7月9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。 Have you ever heard about flying squirrels? Have you ever visited a place where you could observe wildlife closely? 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。 university /yoo-nuh-VER-si-tee/ [noun] – a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree) and where research is done She plans to attend a university in New York to study engineering. team /teem/ [noun] – refers to a group of people working together Our team won the basketball game last night. squirrel /SKWUR-uhl/ [noun] – a small…
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Flying squirrel colony found in unexpected university tree removal mission

2024年7月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about flying squirrels? How do you think they differ from other types of squirrels? Have you ever seen a flying squirrel before? If so, where? If not, what do you think they look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stumble upon /STUHM-buhl uh-PAWN/ [idiom] – to discover by chance The hikers stumbled upon a hidden waterfall while exploring the dense forest. intrigue /in-TREEG/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious The mystery novel intrigued her with its unexpected plot…
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Venus shows more volcanic activity than previously thought

2024年7月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinuous /SIN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves The river followed a sinuous path through the valley, winding gracefully between the hills. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features The hikers navigated the rugged terrain carefully, climbing over rocks and through dense forests. grasp /grasp/ [noun] – understanding or comprehension of something His grasp of quantum physics allowed him to contribute significantly to the latest research findings. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – metaphorically refers to the expected paths or courses of development and…
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Venus shows more volcanic activity than previously thought

2024年7月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important do you think it is for scientists to continuously update their knowledge and understanding of space exploration findings? What planet or planets are you familiar with? What interesting information or facts could you share about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. radar /REY-dahr/ [noun] – a system that uses radio waves to find the position of objects that cannot be seen The airport’s radar detected an incoming aircraft long before it was visible to the naked eye. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – the size, extent, or level of something,…
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