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Indian author and translator win International Booker Prize for regional short stories

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. translator /trans-LEY-ter/ [noun] – a person who changes spoken or written words into another language The translator helped people understand the book in English. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects or works that are kept together, often because they are similar He has a collection of rare coins. representation /rep-ri-zen-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way someone or something is shown or described The movie gave a strong representation of family life. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed The museum tries to preserve…
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Indian author and translator win International Booker Prize for regional short stories

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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 the name of a book author? Do you think authors help people learn new things? 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。 prize /prahyz/ [noun] – something valuable, such as money, that is given to someone who wins a competition She won a big prize in the school art contest. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun ] – a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time Eating cake on birthdays is a fun family tradition. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life,…
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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

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©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) 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 trying fruits from other countries? Do you prefer sweet or sour fruits? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place The rescue team reached the mountain village before sunset. last long /last long/ [phrasal verb] – to continue for a long time without ending or being used up These flowers don’t last long without water. pick /pik/ [verb] – to take something from a plant or tree The children love to pick strawberries at the farm….
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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

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©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing plants or crops The cultivation of rice is very important in many Asian countries. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving or sharing something among people or places The company improved the distribution of books to reach more schools in rural areas. communal /kuh-MYOON-l/ [adjective] – shared by a group of people The villagers worked in a communal garden to grow vegetables for everyone. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to work or be successful over time Scientists are testing the viability of solar…
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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

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©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of a fruit that reminds you of a special season or time of year? What would you do if you had a lot of fruit growing in your yard and couldn’t eat it all? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect things, usually from different places Every weekend, families gather mushrooms in the nearby forest. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying, selling, or business activities The commercial area near the train station is always busy with shoppers. strongly /STRAWNG-lee/…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrace /ri-TREYS/ [verb] – to go back over a route or path that was previously taken The scientist retraced the steps of a past experiment to check for any errors. tribute /TRIB-yoot/ [noun] – something that is done, said, or given to show respect or admiration The concert was a tribute to a famous musician who passed away. enigma /uh-NIG-muh/ [noun] – something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely The origin of the ancient artifact remains one of archaeology’s biggest enigmas. fascination /fas-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – strong interest or attraction to something Her fascination…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

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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。 Have you ever watched a documentary about nature or history? Have you read a book about a real-life journey or expedition? 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。 summer /SUHM-er / [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn Many people travel to the beach during summer to enjoy the sun. climber /KLAHY-mer/ [noun] – a person who climbs mountains, rocks, or other high places The climber reached the top of the mountain after six hours. path /path/ [noun] – a way or track made for…
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