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2025年7月19日
©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geopolitical /jee-ow-puh-LI-tuh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the political and geographic factors that influence countries and international relations The oil crisis caused major geopolitical changes in the Middle East. espionage /ES-pee-uh-nahzh/ [noun] – the practice of spying to get secret information, usually by governments He was arrested for espionage after stealing government secrets for a foreign power. covert /KOH-vert/ [adjective] – done secretly or not openly shown The agency carried out a covert investigation into the illegal trade network. commemorative /kuh-MEM-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to honor and remember a person, group, or event A…
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2025年7月19日
©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it feels like to walk inside a dark tunnel deep underground? If you could explore a secret place from the past, what kind of place would it be? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people, things, or organizations The city built a network of bike lanes to help people travel safely. underground /UHN-der-GROUND/ [adverb] – below the surface of the earth; below ground The workers went underground to fix the broken pipe. intelligence…
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2025年7月19日
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2025年7月19日
©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) 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 like visiting historical places? Do you enjoy learning about the past? 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。 tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people The workers built tunnels under the mountain for the new train route. bomb /bom/ [noun] – a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings The army found old bombs buried near the airfield. visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – someone who goes to a…
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2025年7月9日
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP 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 heard of Egypt before? Do you know what a tomb is? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired by many people for achievements or good qualities The respected teacher helped many students succeed in school. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning of something I understand the rules of the game now. culture /kuhl-CHER/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people We learned about Japanese culture in…
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2025年7月9日
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The eminent scientist shared her knowledge of ancient history. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The museum protects the legacy of past civilizations. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big or important, often in historical or cultural terms The pyramids are a monumental part of Egypt’s history. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active The new exhibit will stimulate interest in ancient…
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2025年7月9日
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2025年7月9日
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of Egypt before? If so, what do you know about its history? If not, what ancient cultures have you heard about? Do you know what a tomb is? If so, where have you seen one? If not, what do you think is inside it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to understand how good something is or to be thankful for something I appreciate your help with my school project. civilization /siv-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – human society…
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2025年7月3日
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2025年7月3日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. march /mahrch/ [verb] – to walk with others in a group, often to protest or show support Thousands of students marched through the city to demand better education. discontent /dis-kuhn-TENT/ [noun] – unhappiness or dissatisfaction with a situation Public discontent grew when the new law raised electricity prices. opposition /op-uh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement or resistance to something Many people showed their opposition to animal testing by signing a petition. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – an important part or element of something Water is an essential component of all living things. civic /SIV-ik/ [adjective] – related to…
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