Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Beginner

©(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 you like taking pictures of nature or flowers? Do you think flower fields are a good place for tourists? 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。 welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to greet or receive someone warmly or gladly The new museum in Tokyo welcomes hundreds of art lovers every weekend. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place or location The park has picnic spots under the shade of tall trees. tip /tip/ [noun] – a helpful piece of advice or suggestion The teacher gave some study…
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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 any recent discoveries? Do archaeologists look for artifacts when making discoveries? 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。 archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies human history by digging up objects from the past The archaeologist found an ancient pot in the ground. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, to express meaning She made a gesture with her hand to say hello. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; different from everything else…
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©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) 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 tasted a food with a strong smell? Do you think it’s hard to keep old traditions alive today? 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。 sauce /saws/ [noun] – a thick liquid served with or used in preparing food to add flavor She added tomato sauce to the pasta for extra flavor. pass down /PASS doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give something from an older generation to a younger one The story of the mountain was passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. hometown /HOHM-TOUN/…
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©Greek Police 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。 Do you think it’s important to protect old things from the past? Do you like learning about different countries and their history? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – belonging to a distant past, especially to a time before the Middle Ages The museum has many ancient coins. statue /STACH-oo/ [noun] – a large sculpture representing a person or thing The statue of the king is in the park. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, in the near past They recently…
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©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) 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。 Would you like to see old objects from the past? Would you enjoy working to fix old objects? 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。 former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – used to describe something that existed or happened in the past but no longer does This former school building is now a community center. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present time or recent times; using the newest ideas or technology The hospital uses modern machines to treat patients. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something…
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©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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 lost something important and later found it? Do you think objects from the past can teach us something important? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something is located or takes place The construction workers gathered at the building site early in the morning. birthplace /BURTH-pleys/ [noun] – the place where something began or was started Kyoto is often called the birthplace of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something done successfully with effort or…
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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 seen cranes? Would you like to visit a place where you can see many birds? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or attain a specific point or goal By 2023, the number of tourists visiting the Grand Canyon reached 5 million. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a public event, often involving music, dance, or other performances, typically celebrating something The Harvest Festival attracts farmers from across the country to celebrate the season. route /root/ [noun] – a particular way or…
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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 trying new foods from different countries? What do you think is more important when it comes to food: taste or health benefits? 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。 flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell Many people are experimenting with different flavors in their coffee. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing In the fashion industry, the trend for sustainable clothing has been growing in recent…
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©REUTERS/Hannah McKay 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 think it’s important to keep old traditions alive? Have you ever participated in an auction or seen one happen? 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。 lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The party was lively, with music and dancing all night long. butcher /BOOCH-er/ [noun] – people who slaughter animals or prepare meat for sale The butchers in the market offered a variety of fresh meats. turkey /TUR-kee/ [noun] – a large bird often raised for food, especially during…
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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) 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 seen a place that looks like a palace? Can you imagine what it would be like to maintain a historic building? 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。 palace /PAL-is/ [noun] – a large house that is the official home of a king, queen, or other person of high social rank The king’s palace was located on top of a hill. shiny /SHAHY-nee/ [adjective] – having a smooth, glossy surface that reflects light The shiny car reflected the sunlight. antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – an…
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