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2025年9月28日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do people in your country make by hand? Do you think handmade items are more special than factory-made items? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – a regular way of doing something; a custom or tradition The practice of planting trees during festivals has continued in many villages. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill in making things by hand Pottery is a traditional craft that many families in the town still teach their children. fixed /fikst/ [adjective] – not changing;…
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2025年9月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bonnet /BON-it/ [noun] – a type of hat tied under the chin, often worn by women or children In the countryside fair, many children wore colorful bonnets decorated with ribbons. garment /GAHR-muhnt/ [noun] – clothing, especially a particular piece of clothing The factory produced winter garments such as coats and jackets for export. lingerie /lahn-zhuh-REY/ [noun] – women’s underwear The fashion show included a section presenting modern lingerie collections. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do something despite difficulties Learning a new language takes time and perseverance to improve step by step. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun]…
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2025年9月28日
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2025年9月13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。 Did you borrow a book from a library before? Have you ever found an old book at home? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed The museum has many notable paintings. durable /DOOR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to last a long time without becoming damaged The chair is made from durable wood. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something Winning the prize gave him prestige. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or…
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2025年9月13日
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2025年9月13日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important and of continuing to influence people for a long time The old story still has resonance with young readers today. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the project despite many problems. gravitas /GRAVi-tahs/ [noun] – seriousness, dignity, or weight that makes a person, idea, or thing important and respected The teacher spoke with a gravitas that made students listen carefully. fortuity /fawr-TOO-i-tee/ [noun] – chance or luck, especially a lucky chance By fortuity, she…
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2025年9月13日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever borrowed a book from a library? If so, how long did you keep it? If not, would you like to try? Have you ever found an old book in your house? If so, what book was it? If not, what old thing did you find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] – a punishment for breaking a rule or law The player received a penalty for touching the ball with his hand. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance or special meaning of something The teacher explained…
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2025年9月12日
©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people can show love and respect for their pets? Why do you think people like to keep memories of their pets or animals they love? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a safe place or shelter The nature reserve is a sanctuary for endangered birds. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or give recognition The city built a statue to honor the firefighters who saved lives during the disaster. handwritten /HAND-ri-tn/ [adjective] – written by hand rather than printed…
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2025年9月12日
©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] – the close friendship or company of another person or animal Many elderly people enjoy the companionship of their neighbors during afternoon walks. converge /kuhn-VURJ/ [verb] – to come together and meet in the same place or combine into one At the festival, music, dance, and food converge to create a joyful atmosphere. devotion /dih-VOH-shuhn/ [noun] – strong love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something The nurse showed great devotion to caring for her patients during the crisis. pilgrimage /PIL-gruh-mij/ [noun] – a journey to a special or holy…
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2025年9月12日
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