Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei
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Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei
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 people give flowers during celebrations in your country? Have you ever received flowers as a gift? 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。 lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/ [noun] – a person who makes or changes laws in a government Lawmakers discussed new rules to improve road safety in the city. imported /im-POR-tid/ [adjective] – brought into a country from another country The supermarket sells imported fruit from several countries. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider or discuss The city council reviewed a proposal to build…
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Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing and taking care of plants or crops The school started a small garden to teach students about vegetable cultivation. aloha /uh-LOH-huh/ [noun] – a feeling of kindness, love, and welcome in Hawaiian culture Visitors often notice the spirit of aloha in the warm greetings of local residents. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as part of something larger Teamwork is an integral part of completing large construction projects. tuberose /TOO-buh-rohz/ [noun] – a type of fragrant white flower often used in perfumes or decorations The hotel lobby…
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Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of flowers are popular for celebrations in your country? Why do people give flowers during special events or ceremonies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. identity /ahy-DEN-ti-tee/ [noun] – the qualities and traditions that make a person, group, or place different from others Traditional music is an important part of national identity in many countries. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more effective The city plans to strengthen safety rules for public transportation. ceremonial /ser-uh-MOH-nee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to a formal event or traditional ceremony The…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry
©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional items represent culture in different places? Why do tourists often buy local products when visiting a place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that represents an idea or quality The flag is a symbol of the country. import /IM-port/ [noun] – a product brought from another country to be sold The store sells many flower imports from overseas. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider The city discussed a proposal for a new park. demand /dih-MAND/…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry
©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin 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 people give flowers during celebrations? Do tourists buy local gifts when traveling? 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。 tourist /TOOR-ist/ [noun] – a person who travels to a place for fun The tourist visited many beaches in Hawaii. flower /FLOU-er/ [noun] – the colorful part of a plant that grows seeds The flower in the garden smells sweet. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people Music and food are part of culture. shop /shop/ [noun] – a place…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry
©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. garland /GAR-luhnd/ [noun] – a circle or chain of flowers or leaves used for decoration The ceremony included a garland of fresh flowers. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing plants for food or decoration The farm focuses on the cultivation of tropical flowers. regulation /reg-yuh-LAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule that controls how something is done The government introduced a regulation to protect farmers. commercialization /kuh-MUR-shuh-luh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something into a product to sell Commercialization changed how traditional crafts are produced. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – the traditions,…
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Painting once dismissed as fake recognized as authentic Rembrandt after two-year study
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Painting once dismissed as fake recognized as authentic Rembrandt after two-year study
©AP Photo/Peter Dejong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The proposal faced intense scrutiny from international experts. unveil /uhn-VAYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new to the public for the first time The museum unveiled a rare sculpture during the ceremony. painstaking /PEYNZ-tey-king/ [adjective] – done with great care and attention to detail Scientists conducted painstaking research before publishing the results. anonymous /uh-NON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public An anonymous donor funded the new library building. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb]…
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