Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Beginner

©the Baltimore Museum of Art via CNN 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 an art show/event? Which work of art interests you the most, a painting, a sculpture, or a drawing? 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。 select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions The class finally selected a representative for the sports festival contest. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder when he’ll arrive at the train station….
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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 like going to the beach? Have you been on a zoo tour? 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。 sand /sand/ [noun] – a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts Marney lives near the beach and always collects sand. surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be everywhere around something Trees surrounded the couple’s house. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves The…
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©Sharon Wee and Marshall via CNN 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。 How often do you try new restaurants? Do you like salty foods? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill I learned a lot of painting techniques from this book. blend /blend/ [verb] – to mix or combine together Please blend the carrots with 4 cups of water. pinch /pinch/ [noun] – a small amount of something, such as a powder, especially the amount that a person can hold between their first…
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© Dan Avila via BBC Travel 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 visiting old or historic places? Where do you live and what is it known for? 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。 example /ig-ZAM-puhl/ [noun] – something that is typical of the group of things that it is a member of This book is one example of his works. semi- /SEM-ee/ [prefix] – half or partly You may attend the party in semi-formal clothes. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river…
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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 like sweets? Do you celebrate White Day? 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。 marshmallow /MAHRSH-mel-oh/ [noun] – a soft, sweet, pink or white food Let’s roast some marshmallows over the fire. dislike /dis-LAHYK/ [verb] – to not like someone or something I dislike sweet foods. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other My siblings and I have a wonderful relationship. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the flavor of something The cake has a very delicious taste! section…
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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。 Are pancakes popular in your country? When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? 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。 fluffy /FLUHF-ee/ [adjective] – soft and like wool or fur This throw pillow is so fluffy! tour /toor/ [noun] – a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it My brother works as a museum tour guide. flour /FLOU-er/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta,…
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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi 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 own any wooden furniture? Do you live in an area with many trees? 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。 exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real I believe ghosts exist. furniture /FUR-ni-cher/ [noun] – things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building The new furniture will be delivered here by next week. wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes Please hang these in…
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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 drink tea or coffee in the morning? What time do you usually eat breakfast? 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。 energizing /EH-nur-jai-zuhng/ [gerund] – the activity of causing to have energy and be active This dance routine is really energizing me! bit /bit/ [noun] – a small piece or amount of something Bits of bacon give the pasta dish more flavor. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different My brother plays various video games. wrap /rap/ [verb] – to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other…
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©Amir Cohen/Reuters via CNN 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 fruit do you always eat during the summer season? Are you interested in gardening? 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。 weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object The baby currently weighs 3.5 kilograms. proof /proof/ [noun] – a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true He gave me the receipt and proof of delivery. nonstop /NON-stop/ [adjective] – without stopping or without interruptions We got…
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©Chesnot/Getty Images via CNN 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 drawing? What kind of books do you read? 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。 copy /KOP-ee/ [noun] – something that has been made to be exactly like something else Please print a copy of this document. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at The new bakery finally put their cakes on display! various /VAIR-ee-uhs / [adjective] – many different You can choose from various colors and designs. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely…
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