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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks
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 drink tea or coffee in the morning? How long do you prepare your tea or coffee? 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。 ingredient /in-GREE-dee-UHNT/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Almond is an important ingredient in this dessert. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The new store offers natural foods. typical /TIP-i-kuhl / [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the weather in your city right now? How often do you visit cafes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part: Coffee contains a number of important nutrients. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl / [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable The trip to the museum was delightful. optional /OP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – If something is optional, you can choose if you want to do it, pay it, buy it, etc. Adding nuts to this cake is optional. dose /dohs/ [noun]…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chill /chil / [noun] – a feeling of cold Sandra closed the windows after feeling the chill in the air. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid These drinks are infused with fruits. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Drinking vitamins helps you combat stress. dissolve /dih-SOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed,…
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Japan’s traditional way of starting anew
© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you clean your house? Does your family have a tradition every Christmas? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in honor of /IN AA-nr UHV/ [idiom] – as a celebration of or expression of respect for The statue in Sendai was built in honor of Masamune Date. complement /KOM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it The new wallpaper design complements the sofa sets. framework…
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Japan’s traditional way of starting anew
© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Beginner Intermediate Expert
Japan’s traditional way of starting anew
© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gloss /glos/ [noun] – a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something Could you buy paint that has a gloss finish? static /STAT-ik/ [adjective] – staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time The oil price has remained static for a few months. purge /purj/ [verb] – to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil The new president has promised to purge the corrupt police force. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to collect a large number of things over a…
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Japan’s traditional way of starting anew
© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi 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 celebrate Christmas? What do you usually do to prepare for the new year? 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。 regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening or doing something often Regular use of body lotion will keep the skin soft. dustpan /DUHST-pan/ [noun] – a flat container with a handle into which you brush dust and dirt Please bring the broom and dustpan over here. dye /dahy/ [noun] – a liquid substance for changing the color of things Next,…
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Elle magazine to stop using animal fur in its publications worldwide
©BBC via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most popular magazine in your country? What are some current fashion trends in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. publication /puhb-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a book, magazine, newspaper, or document in which information or stories are published Laura writes for the student publication. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something: Everyone seems to be in agreement with the travel plans. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys…
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