Tag Archive: Culture & Travel

Amphibious car parade ends in Amsterdam due to new emission rules

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©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vibrant /VAHY-bruhnt/ [adjective] – full of energy, life, or color; bright and lively The city’s vibrant nightlife attracts tourists from all over the world. amphibious /am-FIB-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – capable of functioning both on land and in water The military used amphibious vehicles to transport troops across the river. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to direct the way that a vehicle, esp. a ship or aircraft will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land The captain skillfully navigated the ship through the narrow channel. cumbersome /KUHM-ber-suhm/ [adjective] –…
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Bosnian businessman transforms Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into nature park

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©REUTERS/Amel Emric Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visionary /VIZH-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future The company’s visionary leader introduced innovative products that revolutionized the industry. concrete /KON-kreet/ [adjective] – clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt The architect presented a concrete plan for the new building, detailing every aspect of the design. meadow /MED-oh/ [noun] – a field with grass and often wild flowers in it The deer grazed peacefully in the open meadow, surrounded by wildflowers. serendipitous /ser-uhn-DIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective]…
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Bosnian businessman transforms Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into nature park

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©REUTERS/Amel Emric 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 know about Vincent van Gogh? Do you enjoy visiting parks? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside The village was surrounded by lush green hills and a river. hometown /HOHM-toun/ [noun] – the town or city that a person is from, especially the one in which they were born and lived while they were young After many years abroad, she returned to her hometown to…
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Bosnian businessman transforms Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into nature park

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©REUTERS/Amel Emric Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some famous parks in your city or country? What makes them unique? What do you know about Vincent van Gogh? Can you name some of his famous works or describe his style of painting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cottage /KOT-ij/ [noun] – a small house, usually in the countryside They spent their summer vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – repeated decorative designs or arrangements The blanket was made with colorful patterns and designs. swirl /swurl/ [noun] – patterns or…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scholar /skol-er/ [noun] – a person with great knowledge, usually of a particular subject The scholar wrote many books about history. compile /kuhm-PAHYL/ [verb] – to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list He compiled a list of all the books he wanted to read. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – refers to a notable or historically significant place The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt / [noun] – an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past The modern-day…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

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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。 Do you know about Ernest Hemingway and his writing style? Do you know of any authors who have had a significant influence on literature or culture? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to show that something is important or good by doing something special We will celebrate her birthday with a big party. birth /burth/ [noun] – the time when a baby is born The baby’s birth was announced in the newspaper. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/ [noun] – written works, especially those considered to have high artistic…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Ernest Hemingway and his writing style? Do you know of any other authors who have had a significant influence on literature or culture? Could you tell me something about him/her? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pen /pen/ [verb] – to write or compose Sarah decided to pen a thank-you note to her grandmother for the birthday gift. adventurous /ad-VEN-cher-uhs/ [adjective] – willing to take risks or try out new experiences Mark’s adventurous spirit led him to travel to remote islands and explore their wildlife. farewell…
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