Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown
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Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown
©AP Photo/George Walker IV 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。 What special sale days have been talked about in your area? What travel ads have you seen on TV or online? 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 tell people something officially The company will announce a new sale today. compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to look at two things to see how they are different or similar Many people compare prices before buying tickets. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to show that something is true Experts confirm that some deals are not…
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Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown
©AP Photo/George Walker IV Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holiday sales events are commonly discussed in media? What travel promotions have been reported recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. propagate /PROP-uh-geyt/ [verb] – to spread opinions, beliefs, or ideas among many people The company tried to propagate interest in its new travel program. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – easily seen or noticed The large countdown timer made the offer very conspicuous. precipitate /pri-SIP-i-teyt/ [verb] – to cause something to happen suddenly or sooner Unclear wording can precipitate confusion among customers. discrepancy /dis-KREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a…
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Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown
©AP Photo/George Walker IV Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happens before another event and may influence it Analysts viewed the early sale as a precursor to a larger promotional campaign. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The offer drew scrutiny from experts who questioned its conditions. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Airfare remained volatile due to fluctuating demand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the harmful effects of something Comparing prices can mitigate unexpected travel costs. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real or true The platform…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornament /AWR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a decorative object used for beauty The museum displayed a rare ornament made of glass in its new exhibit. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical documents or items are stored and protected The university kept old research papers in a digital archive for future studies. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or great importance of something Scientists realized the magnitude of the problem after they saw the rapid increase in ocean temperatures. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a warm, sometimes sad feeling when remembering the past The…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) 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 enjoy looking at holiday decorations? Do you prefer handmade items over machine-made items? 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。 gain /geyn/ [verb] – to receive or get something, usually gradually The new singer quickly gained fans after releasing a popular song. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give someone the chance to accept something The company offered a new training program to help employees learn more skills. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – a plan or drawing that shows how something will look The art class displayed…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What memories or feelings come to you when you think about holidays or family traditions? What kind of objects remind you of happy or hopeful moments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – old and valuable object The museum displayed several antiques that were found in an old castle. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not changing suddenly The team worked hard to build stability after many changes in leadership. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the long life or long-lasting success of…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard people singing in the mountains? If so, what did it sound like? If not, what do you think it sounds like? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yodeling /YOW-duh-luhng/ [noun] – a type of singing that quickly changes from a natural voice to a high voice Yodeling is popular in the Swiss mountains. enduring /en-DOOR-ing/ [adjective] – existing for a long time…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage
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 heard people singing in the mountains? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? 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。 captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting or beautiful The singer’s voice was very captivating during the concert. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real, true, or what people say it is This restaurant serves authentic Japanese food. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined…
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