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2025年4月15日
©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 taking pictures of nature or flowers? Do you think flower fields are a good place for tourists? 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。 welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to greet or receive someone warmly or gladly The new museum in Tokyo welcomes hundreds of art lovers every weekend. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place or location The park has picnic spots under the shade of tall trees. tip /tip/ [noun] – a helpful piece of advice or suggestion The teacher gave some study…
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2025年4月9日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is unusual or worthy of attention due to its significance or excellence The discovery of the statue was remarkable because it had been hidden for centuries. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – the importance or meaning of something, especially in a particular context The significance of the find was recognized by experts worldwide. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of returning something to its original state, especially by repairing or renovating it The restoration of the ancient statue took several years to complete. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object…
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2025年4月9日
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2025年4月9日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a discovery that you have heard of recently? What do archaeologists look for when they make discoveries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUKHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something new or the thing that was found Scientists made a discovery about a new type of plant. temple /TEM-puhl/ [noun] – a building used for religious ceremonies or worship The ancient temple was built thousands of years ago. fragment /FRAG-muhnt/ [noun] – a small part or piece of something that is broken I found a fragment of…
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2025年4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。 Have you heard of any recent discoveries? Do archaeologists look for artifacts when making discoveries? 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。 archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies human history by digging up objects from the past The archaeologist found an ancient pot in the ground. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, to express meaning She made a gesture with her hand to say hello. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; different from everything else…
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2025年4月7日
©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think old traditions are important to keep? Why or why not? How would you feel if your favorite food became hard to make or find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – a basic or important item that is regularly used or produced Rice is a staple in many Asian households, often eaten with every meal. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill in making things by hand, often traditional or artistic The village is known for its craft of weaving colorful baskets from…
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2025年4月7日
©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deoxygenation /dee-OK-si-juh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the removal or loss of oxygen from a system or environment Scientists are studying the effects of deoxygenation on coral reefs in tropical regions. anchovy /AN-choh-vee/ [noun] – a small fish with a strong, salty taste The chef imported fresh anchovies from Europe to make a traditional pasta dish. ferment /fer-MENT/ [verb] – to go through a chemical change caused by bacteria or yeast, often used to preserve food or develop flavor The cabbage was fermented in jars to make kimchi over the course of several weeks. territorial /ter-i-TAWR-ee-uhl/…
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2025年4月7日
©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2025年4月7日
©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) 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 tasted a food with a strong smell? Do you think it’s hard to keep old traditions alive today? 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。 sauce /saws/ [noun] – a thick liquid served with or used in preparing food to add flavor She added tomato sauce to the pasta for extra flavor. pass down /PASS doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give something from an older generation to a younger one The story of the mountain was passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. hometown /HOHM-TOUN/…
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2025年4月5日
©Greek Police via AP 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 it’s important to protect old things from the past? Do you like learning about different countries and their history? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – belonging to a distant past, especially to a time before the Middle Ages The museum has many ancient coins. statue /STACH-oo/ [noun] – a large sculpture representing a person or thing The statue of the king is in the park. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, in the near past They recently…
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