Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Beginner

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 food from other countries? Have you ever eaten a meal that felt special or different from normal? 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。 cuisine /kwi-ZEEN/ [noun] – a style or type of cooking, especially from a particular country or region Japanese cuisine is known for fresh ingredients and simple flavors. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – an action or activity done in a regular, traditional, or special way A morning tea ritual is important in some families because it helps them start the day calmly. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/…
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©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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©(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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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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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme 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 visited a museum? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in the world? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something The museum tour was very informative for the students. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something The guide gave a detailed plan…
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©(C Loberg/National Park Service 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 ever voted in a contest before? Do you like learning about wild animals? 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。 contest /KON-test/ [noun] – a competition in which people or animals try to win The school held a spelling contest to find the best student speller. vote /voht/ [verb] – to make a choice in an election or contest by marking a ballot or giving a decision Students voted for the class president during the meeting. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set…
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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba 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 eaten a very large meal made for many people? Have you ever joined a community event where food was shared? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the spelling contest was her proud achievement. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very useful The old ring is very valuable. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something The town had a big celebration…
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©(Blaine Griffin 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。 Would you enjoy getting a free treat during a trip? Would you be surprised to see someone in a costume on a hike? 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。 surprise /ser-PRAHYZ/ [noun] – an unexpected event or thing that causes wonder or excitement The tourists had a surprise when a band started playing in the street. frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – made hard or solid by very low temperature The shop sells frozen vegetables that can be cooked quickly. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – giving pleasure 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 joined a festival in your town? Have you ever met someone with a unique hair color? 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。 program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a plan of activities or events The summer camp program includes swimming, hiking, and art classes. free /free/ [adjective] – costing no money Entrance to the city museum is free on Sundays. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in nature, not made or changed by people The contest was only for natural blondes. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance that something…
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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 visited a place that was very crowded? Do you prefer quiet neighborhoods or busy neighborhoods? 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 visit a place for pleasure Many tourists visited the ancient temple during the summer festival. bakery /BEY-kuh-ree/ [noun] – a shop where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold The bakery on the corner closed after many years in business. souvenir /soo-vuh-NEER/ [noun] – an object bought or kept as a reminder of a place…
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