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2024年12月25日
©REUTERS/Aline Massuca 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 people in your country often follow the latest hairstyle trends? Do you prefer modern hairstyles over traditional ones? 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。 take place /teyk pleys/ [phrasal verb] – to happen The meeting will take place tomorrow at 10 AM. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education She chose a profession in law after completing her studies. broad /brawd/ [adjective] – very…
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2024年12月25日
©REUTERS/Aline Massuca Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a competition fun to watch? What haircut is popular right now in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – a district or area within a city or town She moved to a quiet neighborhood near the park. outdated /out-DEY-tid/ [adjective] – old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern The technology used in the office is outdated and needs upgrading. standout /STAND-out / [adjective] – a person or thing that is exceptionally good or prominent She was the…
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2024年11月21日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What country would you like to visit most? Why? What is your favorite way to travel long distances? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – obstacles or challenges that prevent progress or movement The new law aims to remove barriers to education. unfamiliar /uhn-fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – not known or recognized; strange She felt nervous walking through the unfamiliar streets of the city. budget /BUHJ-it/ [noun] – an amount of money available for a particular purpose The company is trying to cut costs and stay within the budget. saving…
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2024年11月21日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allure /uh-LOOR/ [noun] – the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting The allure of the city’s skyline attracted many tourists. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something The immersive theater show left the audience feeling like they were in the middle of the action. trepidation /trep-i-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen The team felt a sense of trepidation before the final match of the season. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to strengthen or make something more…
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2024年11月21日
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2024年11月21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。 Do you use social media to share your travel experiences? Would you prefer traveling by train or by plane? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the activity of traveling for pleasure or business Many countries rely on tourism as a major source of income. incredible /in-KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult to believe; extraordinary She gave an incredible performance during the concert. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (large raised areas…
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2024年11月17日
©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a novelist do? What makes a novel different from other types of books? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] – a long written story about imaginary events and people She finished reading a new novel by her favorite author. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or inside a ship, plane, or other vehicle The astronauts were aboard the International Space Station. commend /kuh-MEND/ [verb] – to praise someone or something publicly The teacher commended the student for completing the project early. panel /PAN-l/ [noun]…
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2024年11月17日
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2024年11月17日
©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fragility /fruh-jil-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being easily broken or damaged The fragility of the vase made it risky to transport without careful protection. propel /pruh-PEL/ [verb] – to drive or cause something to happen Her passion for helping others propelled her to become a dedicated volunteer. crystalline /KRIS-tl-in/ [adjective] – extremely clear and precise The professor’s crystalline explanation made the complex concept easy to understand for everyone. deliberate /dih-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done on purpose or intentionally His deliberate choice to speak slowly helped everyone understand him. contemplative /kuhn-TEM-pluh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving…
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2024年11月17日
©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali 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 what a novel is? What is your favorite novel? 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。 astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person trained to travel in space The astronaut floated in space. climate change /KLAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – long-term changes in the Earth’s climate, mainly due to human activities Climate change is causing more extreme weather events. humanity /hyoo-MAN-i-tee/ [noun] – all human beings collectively Humanity faces many challenges today. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – progress or improvement in something New advancements in technology make…
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