Tag Archive: Culture & Travel
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2026年4月6日
©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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2026年4月6日
©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年4月6日
©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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2026年4月6日
©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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2026年3月28日
©AP Photo/Peter Dejong Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年3月28日
©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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2026年3月28日
©AP Photo/Peter Dejong 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 museums show old paintings? Can technology help people study art? 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。 painting /PEYN-ting/ [noun] – a picture made with paint The museum has a large painting on the wall. museum /myoo-ZEE-uhm/ [noun] – a place where important objects from history or art are kept The class visited the museum during the school trip. artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – a person who creates paintings, drawings, or sculptures The artist finished the work after many weeks. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – careful examination of…
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2026年3月28日
©AP Photo/Peter Dejong Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous painters or artworks are familiar in world history? Why might experts study old paintings very carefully? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rejected /ri-JEK-tid/ [verb] – to refuse to accept something The museum rejected the old painting at first. collector /kuh-LEK-ter/ [noun] – someone who gathers and keeps special objects as a hobby or investment The collector bought several rare coins. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] – the detailed study of something to understand it better Scientists conducted an analysis of the samples. curator /kyoo-RAY-ter/ [noun] – a…
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2026年3月19日
©(AP Photo/Jack Dura) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年3月19日
©(AP Photo/Jack Dura) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relevance /REL-uh-vuhns/ [noun] – the importance or connection of something to a situation or topic The relevance of public transport increased during the fuel shortage. authenticity /aw-then-TIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being real, original, or genuine Customers value the authenticity of handmade products at local markets. differentiate /dif-uh-REN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show or recognize how something is different from others The company uses design to differentiate its products from competitors. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others and easy to recognize The building has a distinctive shape that attracts visitors. coexist…
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