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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Painting once dismissed as fake recognized as authentic Rembrandt after two-year study
©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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Painting once dismissed as fake recognized as authentic Rembrandt after two-year study
©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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Long-running Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for the new season
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Long-running Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for the new season
©(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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Long-running Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for the new season
©(AP Photo/Jack Dura) 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 eating ice cream in cold weather? Do you enjoy outdoor food places like walk-up windows? 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。 serve /surv/ [verb] – to provide a service or give something to people The clinic serves patients from nearby towns. trust /truhst/ [noun] – confidence in the honesty or reliability of someone or something Public trust is important for government offices. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of food or drink that a place offers The café menu includes hot meals and…
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Long-running Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for the new season
©(AP Photo/Jack Dura) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of food or place makes you feel happy in cold weather? Why? What makes a place feel special or meaningful to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. walk-up /WAWK-uhp/ [adjective] – describing a place where customers order or enter by walking up, not inside The ticket booth is walk-up only and does not allow indoor seating. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of changing from one state or situation to another The transition from school to work can be challenging for young adults. steady /STED-ee/…
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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values
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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values
©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) 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 usually give gifts on special days like Valentine’s Day? Would you like to receive money 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general change or development that becomes popular A new trend in online learning appeared during the past year. vendor /VEN-der/ [noun] – a person who sells goods, especially in a market The street vendor sold snacks near the school. scrap /skrap/ [noun] – a small piece of unwanted material The workshop collected scrap from old…
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