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。 Can you name one popular tourist destination in your country? If you could visit any famous tourist destination outside your country, where would you choose to go? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be important in history The city is known for its historic landmarks and rich cultural heritage. roof /roof/ [noun] – the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, or other object The roof of the house was covered with bright red tiles. courtyard /KAWRT-yahrd/ [noun] –…
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©REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany 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? Would you be interested in visiting a museum that focuses on a specific civilization? 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。 gallery /GAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold The art exhibit featured several modern galleries showcasing local talent. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or familiar The source of the mysterious noise remained unknown to the villagers. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, 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 drunk wine? Does your country produce wine? 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。 steep /steep/ [adjective] – rising or falling sharply; having a steep slope The hiker carefully navigated the steep path up the mountain. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – low areas of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through them The kids played in the valley near the river. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something She uses a new method to study for her tests. own…
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©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 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。 Is affordable housing an important issue in your town or city? Can you name a well-known public garden or green space in your town or city? 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。 antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality She inherited a collection of valuable antiques from her grandmother. senior /SEEN-yer/ [noun] – elderly people or individuals of an advanced age, often retired The community center…
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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 been to Greece? What one word comes to mind when you think of Greece? 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。 tax /taks/ [noun] – a required payment to the government, often used to fund public services and infrastructure The government introduced a new tax on luxury cars to increase revenue. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change The permanent residents of the small town enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle throughout the year. peak season /peek SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the time of…
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©AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg 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 historical sites help us understand past cultures and societies? Are conservation projects important for preserving our history and environment? 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。 educational /ej-oo-KEY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to the process of educating or the quality of being educational This book is very educational for young students. wealthy /WEL-thee/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or assets; rich The wealthy family lives in a big house. city /SIT-ee/ [noun] – a large town with many buildings and people She moved…
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©REUTERS/Eva Manez 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。 Are festivals a good way to bring people together? Have you ever traveled to another city or country to attend a festival? 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。 involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include or engage as a necessary part or consequence The job involves a lot of travel. lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The lively music made everyone dance. truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods The trucks arrived…
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©REUTERS 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 parade that happens on water? Do some cars can drive both on land and in water? 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。 current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening or existing now; in the present time The current weather is perfect for a day at the beach. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – machines, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on roads Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people look for eco-friendly transportation options. organizer /AWR-guh-nahy-zer/ [noun] – a…
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©REUTERS/Amel Emric 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 know about Vincent van Gogh? Do you enjoy visiting parks? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside The village was surrounded by lush green hills and a river. hometown /HOHM-toun/ [noun] – the town or city that a person is from, especially the one in which they were born and lived while they were young After many years abroad, she returned to her hometown to…
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