Tag Archive: Culture & Travel

World’s first continual cruise to welcome passengers after Belfast repair delays

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are the advantages of taking a cruise vacation compared to other types of travel? What amenities or activities do you think are important to have on a cruise ship? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. voyage /VOI-ij/ [noun] – a long journey, especially by ship The crew prepared for their voyage across the Pacific Ocean. gearbox /GEER-boks/ [noun] – a mechanical device that contains gears and is used to change the speed or direction of a moving vehicle or machine The car’s gearbox needed to be replaced…
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World’s first continual cruise to welcome passengers after Belfast repair delays

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? Are you familiar with the types of amenities available on cruise ships? 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。 unexpected /uhn-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected The unexpected arrival of guests left us scrambling to prepare extra food. cabin /KAB-in/ [noun] – a small room or compartment on a ship where passengers stay We stayed in a comfortable cabin during our cruise. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and…
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World’s first continual cruise to welcome passengers after Belfast repair delays

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continual /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening often; repeating The continual noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate. rudder /RUHD-er/ [noun] – a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or aircraft, moved from side to side in order to control the direction of travel The captain adjusted the rudder to change the direction of the ship. inaugural /in-AW-gyer-uhl/ [adjective] – marking the beginning of something, especially a formal event or series The inaugural flight of the airline’s new route was fully booked. amenity /uh-MEN-i-tee/ [noun] – desirable or useful…
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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a famous beverage in your country? What do you know about the potential benefits of drinking wine, and why do you think some people believe it is good for health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medieval /mid-EE-vuhl/ [adjective] – related to the Middle Ages (the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500) The medieval castle stood proudly on the hill, showcasing its ancient architecture. monastery /MON-uh-ster-ee/ [noun] – a building in which monks live and worship The old monastery was known for its beautiful…
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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

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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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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this The study of viticulture includes understanding soil types, climate, and grape varieties. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many residents without homes. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The unexpected announcement triggered a wave of excitement among the fans. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or owning a lot of things The affluent neighborhood is known for its luxury…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

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©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demolition /dem-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of destroying something such as a building The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place of refuge or safety; a peaceful and safe place The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something The community’s resistance to the new development plan was strong. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance Environmentalists fear that the new…
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