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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the weather in your city right now? How often do you visit cafes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part: Coffee contains a number of important nutrients. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl / [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable The trip to the museum was delightful. optional /OP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – If something is optional, you can choose if you want to do it, pay it, buy it, etc. Adding nuts to this cake is optional. dose /dohs/ [noun]…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

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© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you volunteered for a good cause? If yes, please tell me more about it. If not, what would you like to volunteer for and why? When does your country usually have parades? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen We witnessed a public song performance on our way home. parade /puh-REYD/ [noun] – a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What platform do you usually use to be informed of current events? What time do you usually watch/check daily news? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs His dream job is to become a broadcaster for CNN. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control center ABS-CBN and GMA…
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New year, fresh start

2021年12月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How will you and your family celebrate New Year’s Eve? What special dish or meal do you eat during the holiday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality The university sets high standards for the enrollees. stage /steyj/ [noun] – a part of an activity or a period of development It’s quite late to make changes at this stage of his life. doubtful /DOUT-fuhl/ [adjective] – if you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it I’m doubtful Allen will arrive on time….
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What factors influence a child’s decision to have a best friend?

2021年12月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What qualities do you look for in a friend? Could you tell me about your best friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tend /tend/ [verb] – to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic In this section of the country, we tend to have cold winters and hot, dry summers. intimacy /IN-tuh-muh-see/ [noun] – close familiarity or friendship; closeness The opposite of loneliness is intimacy, not togetherness. evolutionary /ev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the way in which living things develop over millions of years…
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UK spy agency releases Christmas puzzle for kids

2021年12月25日

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©CNN via HANDOUT/PA/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy watching spy movies? What do you do to improve your problem-solving skills? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traditionally /truh-DI-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – according to tradition; in a traditional way The number thirteen is traditionally considered unlucky in some countries. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] – to try to deal with something or someone Our CEO tackled the main issues of our delivery system. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving a lot of different but related parts This puzzle is too complex for me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely…
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Spotify experiments a vertical video feature similar to TikTok

2021年12月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why did Tiktok become popular? What songs/kinds of music do you usually listen to? Could you tell me more about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something Several new features have been added to our most recent cell phone model. viewer /VYOO-er/ [noun] – a person who watches something Millions of viewers watched the Superbowl video online. statement /STEYtT-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion The government…
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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

2021年12月23日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some trusted food brands in your country? Have you tried different Spam flavors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. generate /JEN-uh-reyt / [verb] – to cause something to exist The mayor’s latest project generated 2,000 jobs. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way Rin would like to expand her restaurant business in New York. range /reynj/ [noun] – a set of similar things The boutique offers a range of jewelry from Europe. transform…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

2021年12月22日

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate Christmas last year? What is the best Christmas present you have ever gotten? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable We went to a delightful party last night. setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, etc. happens The film has its setting in France. -oriented /AWR-ee-uhn-tid/ [suffix] – showing the direction in which something is aimed The supervisor reminded the employees to be more results-oriented when doing…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

2021年12月21日

Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

©Spotify Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What new music have you bought or listened to recently? Do you use Spotify to listen to music and/or podcasts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. present /PREZ-uhnt/ [verb] – to give, provide, or make something known The company’s sales for this year will be presented at the meeting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product Our new skincare product will be launched next month. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all…
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