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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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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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Japan’s ministry plans to use a speech translation application

2019年2月11日

Japan's ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Pre-reading questions: Do you always use your phone? What apps do you find useful? Vocabulary: translation /trans-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] the activity of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning Many tourists use a translation device when they travel abroad. guide /gahyd/ [noun] a book, website, etc. that gives you the most important information about a particular subject We brought a travel guide in our trip last month. select /si-LEKT/ [verb] to choose something, or to make a choice The chef selects the best ingredients for his dish. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] to make something known or tell people about something officially They…
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Japan’s celebration for the new emperor

2019年2月6日

Japan's celebration for the new emperor

Pre-reading questions: Do you like celebrations? What events do you like to attend? Vocabulary: emperor /EM-per-er/ [noun] a male ruler He said he wanted to be the emperor of China someday. retire /re-TAHYUHR/ [verb] to leave your job or position and stop working I don’t have any plans to retire yet. well-known /WEL-nohn/ [adjective] popular or recognized by people She was introduced to me as a well-known author. role /rohl/ [noun] a position that something or someone has in a situation, organization, etc. My friend’s role in the wedding is very important. adviser /ad-VAHY-zer/ [noun] someone who gives advice about something My adviser told me not to spend too much…
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Sakura Ando stars in NHK morning drama

2019年1月30日

Sakura Ando stars in NHK morning drama (2)

Pre-reading questions: Do you like watching “asadora” (morning dramas)? Who is your favorite actor/actress? Vocabulary: difficult /DIF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] not easy to deal with The teacher helped her students in answering a difficult question. base /beys/ [verb] to use a story or painting on something The movie is based on the popular romance novel. inventor /in-VEN-ter/ [noun] a person who makes a new system or machine A young inventor developed television in 1920. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination Playing volleyball is challenging but fun. heroine /HER-oh-in / [noun] the main female character in a story Fukuko Imai is the heroine of “Manpuku”. Sakura…
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Discover a new tropical destination in Kenya

2019年1月23日

Discover a new tropical destination in Kenya

Pre-reading questions: What do you like to do on the beach? How often do you go to the beach? Vocabulary: national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] relating to the people or customs of a country Mangoes are the national fruit of the Philippines. wild /wahyld/ [adjective] used to refer to plant and animals that live or grow in natural conditions and with natural characteristics Mike is afraid of wild bears. island /AHY-luh nd/ [noun] a piece of land completely surrounded by water Have you been to Jeju island? windsurfing /WIND-sur-fing/ [noun] a sport in which you sail acoss water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail My brother’s hobby…
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Ebola virus could spread to Uganda

2019年1月16日

Ebola virus could spread to Uganda 01162019

Pre-reading questions: Do you want to go to Africa? What country would you like to visit? Vocabulary: approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] close to a particular number or time They waited for approximately two hours. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] the person you are married to or living with Garry’s partner was his high school crush. spread /spred/ [verb] to move from one place to another The chips spread to the floor. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease The symptoms of her disease are headache and stomachache. vomit /VOM-it/ [verb] to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth, usually…
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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

2019年1月9日

The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Pre-reading questions: Do you like eating outside? Do you like to go to the sea? Vocabulary: unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] different or special in some way She has a unique quality that’s why people like her. Norway /NAWR-wey/ [noun] a country in northern Europe Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] to do an action We need to perform the task as soon as possible. architect /AHR-ki-tekt/ [noun] a person who designs new buildings and is responsible for how they are built We are looking for an architect to design our new office. rough /ruhf/ [adjective] (of the weather…
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Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

2019年1月2日

Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

Pre-reading questions: How do you go to school or work? What app is useful for you? Vocabulary: suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] being right or correct for something or someone This show is not suitable for children. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] something that is late to happen There will be a delay in the food’s delivery. arrival /uh-RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] the act of coming to a place Lily’s arrival time is around 8:00 PM. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] a car, bus, truck, etc. Too many vehicles can cause huge traffic. switch /swich/ [verb] to change or go to from one thing to another Robert switched from using Samsung to iPhone. Google Maps will have new…
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

2018年12月26日

landscape-Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

Pre-reading questions: How is the weather in your city nowadays? What is your favorite weather? Vocabulary: high /hahy/ [adjective] greater than normal People cannot go swimming at the beach this morning because of the high tide. badness /BAD-nes/ [noun] unpleasant and can cause more danger The badness of the weather can cause heavy street floods. warming /WAWR-ming/ [noun] also known as global warming; a rise in temperature The melting of glaciers in the Arctic is caused by global warming. take place /teyk pleys/ [phrase] something will happen; to happen The graduation will take place at PICC Complex. sure /shur/ [adjective] when someone is sure about something, there are no negative…
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