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Children’s book helps readers to “find their own voice”

2022年2月27日

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©MATT MOSUR PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. voice /vois/ [noun] – an expression of opinion, or the right to express your opinion The community encourages everyone involved to have their voices heard. fit in /FIT IN/ [phrasal verb] – to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by that group Hiro is very friendly, so don’t worry. He’ll definitely fit in the group easily. outlet /OUT-let/ [noun] – a way in which emotion or energy can be expressed or made use of Writing short poems is Olivia’s emotional outlet. spectrum /SPEK-truhm/ [noun] –…
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The Little Prince’s original manuscript goes on display in Paris

2022年2月26日

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©Chesnot/Getty Images via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. correspondence /kawr-uh-SPON-duhns/ [noun] – the action of writing, receiving, and reading letters, especially between two people They began a correspondence in the 1980s. imaginative /ih-MAJ-uh-nuh-tiv/ [adjective] – new, original, and clever Today’s films are challenging and imaginative. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik / [adjective] – representing something else His salute was considered by many as a symbolic gesture. loneliness /LOHN-lee-nes/ [noun] – the state of being lonely Winter brings her a sense of loneliness. innocence /IN-uh-suhns/ [noun] – the quality of not having much experience of life and not knowing about the bad things that…
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Climate change: Key crops need dramatic adjustments as the planet heats

2022年2月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large degree The new restrictions will substantially change how we conduct business. beverage /BEV-er-ij/ [noun] – a drink of any type Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are examples of hot beverages. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked The many problems that I have experienced made me feel vulnerable. suitability /SOO-tuh-bil-lih-ti/ [noun] – the fact of being acceptable or right for something or someone His suitability for the position was questioned. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a description of possible actions or events…
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Coca-Cola releases a new flavor inspired by space

2022年2月24日

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©Coca-cola via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dash /dash/ [noun] – a small amount of something added to or mixed with something else Don’t forget to add a dash of salt to the salad. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something Hunter is in charge of the family’s core business. shroud /shroud/ [verb] – to hide something by covering or surrounding it Their house was shrouded with darkness during the storm. reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt / [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing This song is so reminiscent of my teenage years. evoke…
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The Emperor’s Birthday

2022年2月23日

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© jobsinjapan.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else) This cupcake has a distinct flavor. The ingredients used must be different. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to rule a country, or to have power or control Pharaohs reigned over Egypt for hundreds of years. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person related to someone from an earlier generation He claims to be a direct descendant of the last King of Ireland. relinquish /ri-LING-kwish/ [verb] – to give up something such as a responsibility or claim Frank had no choice but to relinquish his position…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

2022年2月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something It’s important to learn our company’s core values. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – the basic and most important part of something You need to enhance the quality of this digital painting. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing Mr. Lee and Ms. Nguyen are in collaboration with each other. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The success of the new video game was unprecedented. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/…
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Studio Ghibli’s theme park to open in November 2022

2022年2月21日

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©Studio Ghibli via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rejoice /ri-JOIS/ [verb] – to feel or show great happiness about something I’m sure they will rejoice at the sight of their new house. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular Many people still listen to ABBA’s iconic songs. anticipate /an-TIS-tuh-peyt / [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We should have anticipated the closing of establishments. essence /ES-uhns/ [noun] – the basic or most important idea or quality of something I think the essence of this film is the story of kindness. picture /PIK-cher / [verb] –…
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Spain’s ‘liquid gold’ is still unexplored

2022年2月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fragrant /FREY-gruhnt/ [adjective] – with a pleasant smell She perfumed her bath with fragrant oils. shield /sheeld/ [verb] – to protect someone or something She shielded her eyes from the sun by holding her hand above them. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed I am afraid your plan is not viable. enterprise /EN-ter-prahyz/ [noun] – an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money It is a government-backed enterprise. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting in which people discuss and show…
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Auctioneer Sotheby’s sells a rare black diamond for $4.3m

2022年2月19日

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©REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn / [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most They are selling period furniture at the auction. family /FAM-uh-lee/ [noun] – a group of things that are related or have similar qualities The French language belongs to the Romance language family. trace /treys/ [noun] – a very slight amount This dish has traces of cinnamon and honey. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come…
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Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor

2022年2月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public He was honored for his courage. officially /uh-FISH-uhl-ly/ [adverb] – formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority The plan was announced officially this morning proclaim /proh-KLEYM/ [verb] – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive All of the nations have proclaimed their support for the partnership. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take something back, or to remove something He requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of Golden Globe…
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