Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Beginner
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2021年9月20日
©Tom Schiller via BBC News 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 type of sushi is famous in your city? What type of sushi have you not tried yet? 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。 prefecture /PREE-fek-cher/ [noun] – a political region or local government area in some countries Where is Tottori Prefecture located? freshwater /FRESH-waw-ter/ [adjective] – living in or containing water that is not salty The largest freshwater fish in the world can be found in Russia. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, especially food or drink, is recognized from…
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2021年9月7日
©Ronan O’Connell via BBC 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 Malaysia? What is Japan’s most famous city aside from Tokyo? 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。 capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Seoul is the capital of South Korea. floral /FLOHR-uhl/ [adjective] – made of flowers, or decorated with pictures of flowers My grandmother has always loved floral designs on her clothes. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to plants or the study of plants The city…
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2021年9月1日
©Andrew Medichini / AP 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 is the best pizza place in your city? What is your favorite pizza topping? 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 Meiji Jingu is a historic shrine located in Tokyo. charming /CHAHR-ming/ [adjective] – pleasant and attractive My grandma has a small but charming garden. mood /mood/ [noun] – the way you feel at a particular time She’s not in the mood to eat spicy food. enough /ih-NUHF/ [determiner] – as…
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2021年8月19日
©Sotheby’s and MGM resorts 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。 Are there museums in your city? Do you enjoy looking at paintings? 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。 famous /FEY-mus/ [adjective] – known and recognized by many people Many tourists want to book a table at the famous restaurant. locate /LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to be in a particular place The new convenience store is located at Lombard street. organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen All the teachers will meet today to organize year 11’s field trip. produce /puh-DOOS/…
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2021年7月9日
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 use Airbnb to book a hotel? Do you like traveling? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request The workers’ demand is better work conditions. despite /DIH-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I like him despite his faults. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided The region has become a magnet for small businesses. announce…
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2021年7月7日
©Midnight Trains 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 you an outgoing person? What activity do you miss doing outside? 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。 journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle She wants to go on a journey to Okinawa. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – only for one person or group and not for everyone We will have our company party at a private dining restaurant. choice /chois/ [noun] – an act or the possibility of choosing It is your choice to be happy….
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2021年7月6日
©Joel Centano via virtuoso.com 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 stay in hotels during vacations? What is your favorite 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。 craze /kreyz/ [noun] – an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular, usually for a short time There are many TikTok dance crazes popular right now. resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose We usually spend summer in my uncle’s beach resort. decorated /DEK-uh-rey-tid/ [adjective] – furnished with something ornamental My new bag is decorated…
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2021年4月28日
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 accessories? Are accessories expensive in your country? 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。 gem /jem/ [noun] – a precious stone, esp. when cut into a regular shape; jewel Ruby is my favorite gem. communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to give messages or information to others through speech, writing, body movements, or signals We usually communicate by SNS. personal /PUR-suh-nl/ [adjective] – private or relating to someone’s private life He doesn’t like talking about his personal life. anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – the day on which an important…
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2021年1月8日
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 already been vaccinated? Do you know what CommonPass is? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you don’t see him? theater /thee-uh-ter/ [noun] – a building, room, or outside structure with rows of seats, each row usually higher than the one in front, from which people can watch a performance or other activity The movie opens Wednesday in theaters across the country. online /ON-lahyn/ [adjective] –online…
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