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2022年6月1日
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。 How do you go to your office/school? Have you already ridden a double-decker bus? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The president has announced that government spending will be boosted in the coming year. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence She’s asked me to produce a status report on the project. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is…
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2022年6月1日
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2022年6月1日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fleet /fleet / [noun] – a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization John owns a fleet of taxis. environmentalist /en-vahy-ruhn-MEN-tl-ist/ [noun] – a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities The quality of our lakes and rivers is being improved by environmentalists. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-bl/ [adjective] – Renewable substances can be used and easily replaced Renewable energy will become progressively more important as time goes on. dismiss /dis-MIS/ [verb] – when a judge dismisses a court…
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2022年5月30日
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2022年5月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant They conducted a study on the seasonal outbreaks of malaria in Kenya. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-nuh-ree/ [adjective] – intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening Precautionary evacuation of the area is taking place due to wildfires. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover something, usually using special equipment The group detected high levels of lead in the village’s atmosphere. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information The whole building…
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2022年5月30日
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 complained about a food product that you bought? Have you experienced food poisoning? 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。 dozen /DUHZ-en/ [noun] – a group or set of twelve Mellie bought dozens of books last week. shelf /shelf/ [noun] – a long, flat board fixed horizontally, usually against a wall or inside a cupboard so that objects can be stored on it You can find the mugs and cups on the yellow shelves. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building or set of buildings where large amounts…
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2022年5月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you visit supermarkets? Do you order food products online? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recall /ri-KAWL/ [verb] – to order the return of a product made by a company because of a fault in the product The store had to recall numerous gummy candies. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening This area is facing a high risk of flooding. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to eat or drink, especially a lot of something Kevin consumed large amounts of macaroni and…
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2022年5月21日
©Starbucks via CNN 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。 Do you drink coffee? Are there many Starbucks stores in your 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。 inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something The inspiration behind the author’s stories was his childhood friend. cost /kawst/ [verb] – If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it This umbrella costs around $5. successfully /suhk-SES-fuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that achieves the results wanted or hoped for Laura successfully passed…
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2022年5月21日
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2022年5月21日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer iced coffee to hot coffee? Why? What are some popular chocolate-flavored snacks in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – something that has been added to something else This painting is a great addition to the restaurant! expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The government needs to expand access to broadband internet. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year I would like…
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