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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you prefer, fiction or nonfiction books? Why? How often do you visit a bookstore? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reflect /ri-FLEKT/ [verb] – to show, express, or be a sign of something This book reflects the Indonesian culture. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid / [verb] – very complex, This song has sophisticated lyrics. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil Dorian’s handwriting is light and clear. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a piece of writing, a musical…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [noun] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object Be careful with the fragile miniatures. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [verb] – to sell something in a public sale of goods or property The organization auctioned a rare painting last week. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – a book (formal) I came across this volume of essays at the town book fair. awe /aw/ [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: She was in awe of the hotel’s amenities. treasure /TREZH-er/ [verb]…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN 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 book covers catch your attention? What is your favorite fantasy story? 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。 tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – extremely small I used to have a collection of tiny dolls. century /SEN-chu-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years This company has been around for a century. poem /POH-uhm/ [noun] – a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gastronomic /ga-struh-NAA-muhk/ [adjective] – relating to the preparation and consumption (= eating) of good food This curry meal is a gastronomic delight! panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Jack bravely faced a panel of 40 professors. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] – used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known I’d like to order some of your signature dishes, please. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas May designs innovative clothes…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long does it take you to decide what to order at a restaurant? Do you trust online restaurant reviews? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc. Karl works as a film critic. quirk /kwurk/ [noun] – an unusual habit or part of someone’s personality, or something that is strange and unexpected Kelly’s bookstore has a lot of quirks and music. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

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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 thought of becoming a chef? What is your favorite food pair? (e.g. burger and fries, bacon and eggs) 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We’ll reach our destination in 10 minutes. vote /voht/ [verb] – to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting 20 out of 43 students voted for Andrea…
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Security guards curate art exhibit at Baltimore museum

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©The Baltimore Museum of Art via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you see paintings? How would you describe the typical uniform of a security guard in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – useful, serious, or important The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is such a meaningful book. strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to cause someone to have a feeling or idea about something There was something about the song that struck him. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit…
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Security guards curate art exhibit at Baltimore museum

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©the Baltimore Museum of Art via CNN 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 been to an art show/event? Which work of art interests you the most, a painting, a sculpture, or a drawing? 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。 select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions The class finally selected a representative for the sports festival contest. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder when he’ll arrive at the train station….
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