Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges
©(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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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece
©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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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece
©Greek Police via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned dog was found wandering the streets. flourishing /FLUR-i-shing/ [adjective] – growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way During the empire’s peak, flourishing literature and architecture reflected its cultural strength. examination /ig-zam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a detailed inspection or investigation of something The professor will conduct an examination of the student’s project next week. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of keeping something in its original state, especially something valuable or important The museum is dedicated to…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece
©Greek Police via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an archaeological discovery? Why is it important to preserve objects from the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to archaeology Archaeological sites are often found in ancient cities. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something The teacher will assess your homework tomorrow. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous or well-known for a particular quality or achievement She is renowned for her talent in painting. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a custom…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum
©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) 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。 Would you like to see old objects from the past? Would you enjoy working to fix old objects? 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。 former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – used to describe something that existed or happened in the past but no longer does This former school building is now a community center. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present time or recent times; using the newest ideas or technology The hospital uses modern machines to treat patients. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum
©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. glazed /gleyzd/ [adjective] – covered with a smooth, shiny surface or coating (often made of glass or ceramic) The museum is restoring a glazed vase found in an ancient tomb. imperial /im-PEER-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to an empire or an emperor These clothes were worn by people in the imperial court. chromatic /kroh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – related to colors or the quality of colors The artist used chromatic adjustments to restore the faded fresco on the cathedral wall. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of coming together or merging The convergence of modern…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum
©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like learning about history? Why or why not? What do you imagine life was like for people who lived in a palace long ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt, including tools and jewelry. craftsmanship /KRAFTS-muhn-ship/ [noun] – skill in making things by hand The necklace was admired for its fine craftsmanship and delicate design. ceramic /suh-RAM-ik/ [noun] – an object made…
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