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2024年4月7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 ever been on a cruise before? Is cruising a popular vacation option 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。 cruise /krooz/ [noun] – a trip on a ship for pleasure or vacation We are planning a cruise to the Caribbean next summer. departure /dih-PAHR-cher/ [noun] – The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey. Our departure is scheduled for 9 AM tomorrow. promise /PROM-is / [verb] – to tell someone that you will certainly do something If you promise to…
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2024年4月7日
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2024年3月31日
©REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane 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 or an art gallery that showcased old paintings or sculptures? Do you know or are you familiar with any famous artworks or renowned 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。 statue /STACH-oo/ [noun] – an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal The museum displayed a beautiful marble statue of a Greek goddess. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury The painting suffered water damage due to a leak in the…
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2024年3月31日
©REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chapel /CHAP-uhl/ [noun] – a room that is part of a larger building and is used for Christian worship The hospital complex featured a serene chapel where patients and staff sought solace and reflection. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The architect showed meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the building’s design. humility /hyoo-MIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities His humility impressed everyone, as he never boasted about his accomplishments. exhaustive /ig-ZAWS-tiv/ [adjective] –…
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2024年3月31日
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2024年3月31日
©REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most renowned museum in your country? What makes it particularly significant or unique in preserving cultural heritage or showcasing historical artifacts? Why do you think it’s important to preserve ancient or historical pieces in museums or galleries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ton /tuhn/ [noun] – a large amount or a considerable quantity of something The shipment contained a ton of books for the bookstore’s inventory. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially something bad The heavy rain caused flooding in the streets…
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2024年3月30日
©REUTERS/Mike Blake Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What ways do people nowadays come together or connect to initiate relationships or build connections? How important do you believe the initial meeting or encounter is when forming a new connection or relationship? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. waterproof /WAW-ter-proof/ [adjective] – not allowing water to go through The jacket is waterproof, so you won’t get wet in the rain. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The extreme temperature made it difficult to go outside during the heatwave. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [noun] – the quality…
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2024年3月30日
©REUTERS/Mike Blake Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiate /ih-NISH-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to cause something to begin She initiated the project by outlining the objectives during the meeting. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The ceremony will commence at noon in the main hall. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically After some hesitation, she embraced the opportunity to travel abroad for a year. openness /OH-puhn-nis/ [noun] – the quality or state of being receptive, accepting, and willing to engage with new experiences or ideas His willingness to listen without judgment showcased his genuine openness to diverse perspectives. discomfort /dis-KUHM-fert…
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2024年3月30日
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2024年3月30日
©REUTERS/Mike Blake 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 unconventional or unique dating trends happening in your local area or elsewhere? Is the initial meeting or encounter important in forming new connections or relationships? 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。 connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to establish a relationship or understanding She found it easy to connect with her new colleagues on the team. aim /eym/ [noun] – a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve His aim was to become a successful entrepreneur by the age of 30….
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