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Art is a blast! The aesthetics of destruction

2022年7月2日

thirty pieces of silver

©Cornelia Parker via BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steamroller /STEEM-roh-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle that moves forward on a large, heavy wheel in order to make a road surface flat The gravel roadbed was flattened by a steamroller before concrete was placed. filament /FIL-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thin thread or fiber of natural or artificial material Toothbrushes need to be replaced when the filaments start to wear out. ensnare /en-SNAIR/ [verb] – to catch or get control of something or someone The audience was ensnared by the exhibit’s natural beauty. perpetual /per-PECH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – continuing forever in the same…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

2022年6月17日

barn-owl-2550068_1280

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 birds? Do you want to be popular? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present The bird appears in the sky. first /FURST/ [adjective] – (a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance This is my first visit to New York. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) The wolves explore the forest. half /HAHF/ [noun, pronoun, predeterminer, adjective, adverb] – either of the two…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

2022年6月17日

barn-owl-2550068_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arbitrary /AHR-bi-trer-ee/ [adjective] – based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason My arbitrary crossing of paths with my crush gave me butterflies in my stomach. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive Everything about her is splendid. exhilaration /ig-zil-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – excitement and happiness I have to conceal my exhilaration whenever I hear her soothing voice and see her picturesque smile. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Learning what makes her euphoric is a fundamental aspect of our growing relationship.  rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective]…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

2022年6月17日

barn-owl-2550068_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What hobbies do you find meaningful? Do you want to be a public figure? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established The stunt he did was extraordinary.  network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together The Discovery Channel is a TV network that is all about science and technology. viewer /VYOO-er/ [a person who watches something, especially television] –…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

spiderman

©Alamy via BBC 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。 What is your favorite comic book? Who is your favorite superhero? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology has made our lives easier. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period Her singing style is unique. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced We wrote…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

spiderman

©Alamy via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story It’s hard to believe the first installment of the original trilogy was released 37 years ago. submerge yourself in something /suhb-MERJ in/ [phrasal verb] – to put all your effort into doing a particular activity He would always submerge himself in any role assigned to him. montage /mon-TAHZ/ [noun] – a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work The presentation contains a…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

spiderman

©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your all-time favorite movie? Please tell me more about it. Which do you prefer, watching movies or reading comic books? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequel /SEE-kwuhl/ [noun] – a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc. Peter has started on the sequel of his novel. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen His suspicious answer prompted another question from the police. interchangeable /in-ter-CHEYN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference…
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Intermediate

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