Tag Archive: Culture & Travel

New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

Greenland

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could show visitors something special about your country, what would it be? What activities do you enjoy when you travel or go on vacation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying, selling, or business activities The city is planning to open a commercial district filled with shops and restaurants. puffin /PUHF-in/ [noun] – a small seabird with black and white feathers and a colorful beak, usually found in cold coastal areas Tourists visited the cliffs to take photos of the puffins flying over…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

Casa Pedro

©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) 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 think family-owned restaurants are better than big chain restaurants? Have you ever seen a world record in a book or on TV? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people That city is famous for its beautiful beaches. hire /HAI-ur/ [verb] – to give someone a job or pay someone to do a task They hired a guide to show them around the mountain. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand The coach…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

Casa Pedro

©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rustic /RUHS-tik/ [adjective] – simple and old-fashioned in a way that is attractive; typical of the countryside The couple stayed in a rustic cabin during their mountain vacation. tavern /TAV-ern/ [noun] – a place where people can eat and drink, especially in the past They discovered an old tavern while hiking through the countryside. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – very strict, careful, and thorough The students went through a rigorous training program before the competition. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true and ending doubt The scientist presented conclusive data to support…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

Casa Pedro

©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a restaurant special to you? What would your dream restaurant look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. claim /kleym/ [verb] – to say that something is true, often without proof The company claims its new phone lasts three days without charging. cellar /SEL-er/ [noun] – a room below a building, usually used for storing things like wine or food The family kept homemade cheese in the cellar to stay cool. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – information or facts that show something is true or exists There…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geopolitical /jee-ow-puh-LI-tuh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the political and geographic factors that influence countries and international relations The oil crisis caused major geopolitical changes in the Middle East. espionage /ES-pee-uh-nahzh/ [noun] – the practice of spying to get secret information, usually by governments He was arrested for espionage after stealing government secrets for a foreign power. covert /KOH-vert/ [adjective] – done secretly or not openly shown The agency carried out a covert investigation into the illegal trade network. commemorative /kuh-MEM-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to honor and remember a person, group, or event A…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it feels like to walk inside a dark tunnel deep underground? If you could explore a secret place from the past, what kind of place would it be? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people, things, or organizations The city built a network of bike lanes to help people travel safely. underground /UHN-der-GROUND/ [adverb] – below the surface of the earth; below ground The workers went underground to fix the broken pipe. intelligence…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) 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 like visiting historical places? Do you enjoy learning about the past? 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。 tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people The workers built tunnels under the mountain for the new train route. bomb /bom/ [noun] – a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings The army found old bombs buried near the airfield. visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – someone who goes to a…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP 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 heard of Egypt before? Do you know what a tomb is? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired by many people for achievements or good qualities The respected teacher helped many students succeed in school. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning of something I understand the rules of the game now. culture /kuhl-CHER/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people We learned about Japanese culture in…
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