Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park
©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) 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 dancing? Do you enjoy listening to music from other countries? 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。 park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large public green area in a town or city for recreation They held a weekend market in one of the biggest parks in Seoul. apartment /uh-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a set of rooms forming a residence, typically in a building with other such units The group used to meet every Friday in a small apartment downtown. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – protected from or…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park
©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of place would you enjoy dancing in? Why? What do you think makes a place feel safe and welcoming for everyone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citywide /SIT-ee-wahyd/ [adjective] – happening or existing throughout an entire city A citywide festival was held to celebrate the town’s 100th anniversary. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to plants or the study of plants We visited a botanical garden to learn about rare tropical plants. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – related to a job that requires special education, training, or…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park
©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cumbia /KOOM-bee-uh/ [noun] – a traditional music and dance style that originated in Colombia, often combining African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences The band played cumbia at the outdoor festival, bringing everyone to the dance floor. liberating /LI-br-ay-tuhng/ [adjective] – freeing or releasing from restrictions or limitations Many found the silent retreat liberating, as it allowed them to disconnect and reflect. cathartic /kuh-THAHR-tik/ [adjective] – providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions Writing in her journal was a cathartic way to release her stress. symbiotic /sim-bee-OT-ik/ [adjective] – involving a close relationship…
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors
©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What colors do you think make a flower garden beautiful? If you could plant one kind of flower in your backyard, which one would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. couch /kouch/ [noun] – a long, comfortable seat for two or more people The new art museum has stylish couches where visitors can relax between exhibits. selfie /SEL-fee/ [noun] – a photo that a person takes of themselves, usually with a smartphone People love taking selfies in front of the new mural downtown. widely /WAHYD-lee/…
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors
©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archway /AHRCH-wey/ [noun] – a curved structure forming a passage or entrance The wedding venue was decorated with rose archways to create a romantic entrance. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific purpose The company made a strategic decision to launch its new product during the holiday season. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and strong increase A surge of interest in eco-friendly packaging led to changes in the industry. flourish /FLUR-ish/ [verb] – to grow or develop successfully Beyond California, vineyards have flourished in other parts of the United…
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors
©(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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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia
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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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia
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