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Kamakura’s secret haven of retro Japanese toys and games

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©GaijinPot 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 playing video games? Do you like visiting temples and/or shrines? 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。 old-fashioned /ohld-FASH-uhnd/ [adjective] – not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in a past My brother has a collection of old-fashioned clothes. secret /SEE-krit/ [adjective] – if something is secret, it is not generally known or is not known by many The chocolates were sent by a secret admirer. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance…
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Baby Shark becomes YouTube’s most viewed video ever

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© via Pinkfong 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 watched the viral video “Baby Shark”? Do you always use YouTube? 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。 viral /VAHY-ruhl/ [adjective] – used to describe something that quickly becomes very popular or well known by being published on the internet or sent from person to person by email, phone, etc. Within hours the photo went viral. upload /UHP-lohd/ [verb] – to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet They uploaded the video as soon as they had…
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BTS smashes YouTube records with their newest video, Dynamite

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© BigHit Entertainment Pre-reading questions: Do you like listening to songs by foreign artists? Do you use YouTube? Vocabulary: superstar /SOO-per-stahr/ [noun] – an extremely famous actor, singer, musician, sports player, etc Tiger Woods is a superstar in golf. over /OH-ver/ [preposition] – above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other The little boy pulled the blanket over his head because he was so scared. name /neym/ [verb] – to give someone or something a name Mr. Corden named their puppy “Spot”. premiere /pri-MEER/ [noun] – the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment Today is the world premiere…
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BRZRKR: A sneak peak inside Keanu Reeves’ new endeavor

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© Boom! Studios Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like reading? Who is your favorite actor? Vocabulary: musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Seth has always dreamed of being a musician someday. century /SEN-chuh-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years The building was constructed two centuries ago. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something The new movie is not suitable for children. interest /IN-trist/ [noun] – the quality that makes you think that something is interesting My son has grown an interest in baseball. play /pley/ [verb] – to perform as a character in a play or movie,…
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Live-action remake of “Mulan” to be streamed on Disney+

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© Disney via BBC Pre-reading questions: Do you like Disney movies? Do you like watching movies online? Vocabulary: available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Is the white dress still available? disappointing /dis-uh-POIN-ting/ [adjective] – not as good as you had hoped or expected Erin admitted that her exam results were disappointing. across /uh-KROS/ [preposition] – in every part of a particular place or country The products were sold successfully across the country. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – work done by one person or group that benefits another The housekeeping service we had last month was excellent. persuade /per-SWEYD/ [verb] – to cause people to do or believe…
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Kevin Mayer passes over a Disney top job to set off as TikTok CEO

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© Photo: Disney via Deadline Pre-reading questions: Have you watched Disney shows on live stream? What Disney shows do you like? Vocabulary: announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The president announced that we are all finally free from COVID-19. giant /JAHY-uh nt/ [adjective] – extremely large A giant spacecraft is going to be deployed to outer space this month. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time She makes new strategies to gain more followers. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] – someone who uses a…
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LEGO Super Mario to hit markets this 2020

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© Photo by Lego/Nintendo Pre-reading questions: Did you like playing toys when you were younger? Did you have expensive toys? Vocabulary: together /tuh-GETH -er/ [adverb] with each other My sister and I work together on a project called “Sister’s company”. toy /toi/ [noun] an object for children to play with Barbie dolls are her most favorite toy. game /geym/ [noun] an entertaining activity or sport My friend likes playing video games. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] to contain something as a part of something else Our service includes special foot massages. customer /KUHS-tuh-mer/ [noun] a person who buys goods or a service We always have one regular customer in our restaurant. Nintendo works…
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Musicians hold free shows online to beat COVID-19

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Pre-reading questions: Do you listen to music online? Do you listen to classical music Vocabulary: concert hall /KON-surt hawl/ [noun] a large building in which concerts are performed The play will be done in the concert hall. crowd /kroud/ [noun] a large group of people who have come together Avoid crowds as much as possible during the pandemic. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening Drinks are not allowed in the library. decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] to choose something Mary decided to buy the latest iPhone. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] to0 get or be given something I received the gift last…
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Take your pick: Lucky charms to start your new year

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you have any lucky charms? What omamori do you want to have? Vocabulary: extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] added to what is normal Bring extra blankets just in case. several /SEV-ruhl/ [adjective] more than two and fewer than many The phone rang several times before Rina answered the call. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities Ordering this item online is one of the options we have. special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] not ordinary or usual Louis was given the chance to take a special day-off. tell /tel/ [verb] to know or recognize I can’t tell if this is the right place or not….
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