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2022年2月19日
©REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn / [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most They are selling period furniture at the auction. family /FAM-uh-lee/ [noun] – a group of things that are related or have similar qualities The French language belongs to the Romance language family. trace /treys/ [noun] – a very slight amount This dish has traces of cinnamon and honey. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come…
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2022年2月19日
©REUTERS via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What have you discovered recently? (music, book, product) Please share something about it. Have you been to a planetarium? If not, would you like to visit one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation Today, we learned about Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning or cause of…
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2022年2月10日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually eat breakfast? What restaurant/cafe in your city offers the best breakfast menu? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildly /wahyld-lee/ [adverb] – in an uncontrolled or extreme way Internet companies are growing wildly across the globe. highlight /HAHY-lahyt / [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of our trip was the boat ride. consist of something /kuhn-SIST-of/ [phrasal verb] – to be made of or formed from something The meal consisted of grilled fish and potato stew. upgrade…
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2022年2月10日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce. grain /greyn/ [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The country’s grain exports were down this past year. nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious. top /top/ [verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration…
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2022年2月10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。 What time do you usually wake up in the morning? What do you usually eat for breakfast? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl / [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing Mooncake is a traditional cake eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. hole /howl/ [noun] – an empty space in an object The sourdough bread I made has many large holes. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing…
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2022年2月10日
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2022年2月3日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some soup recipes that you know? What are some popular international restaurants in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time They found ancient treasures in the abandoned hall. gently /JENT-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is soft and light, not strong She gently added the flour to the cake mix. traditionally /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adverb] – according to tradition; in a traditional way Traditionally, they exchange letters on Valentine’s Day….
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2022年2月3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。 When do you usually eat soup? (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Do you prefer hot food to cold food? 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。 comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain I think Taylor Swift’s new song is a source of comfort. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family The younger generations are aware of environmental issues. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give…
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2022年2月3日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perfect /per-FEKT/ [verb] – to make something free from faults He needs to perfect his baking technique. holy /HOH-lee/ [adjective] – related to a religion or a god You must observe silence in holy places. treat /treet/ [noun] – a special and enjoyable occasion or experience As a special treat, the restaurant will give free desserts to all birthday celebrants. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – an edge or limit of something Elon Musk is going beyond the boundaries of technology. generous /JEN-er-uhs/ [adjective] – larger than usual or expected Laura gave me a generous slice of carrot…
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2022年2月3日
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