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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

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©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes Disney movies special for people of all ages? If you could create a Disney movie, what would it be about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skilled /skild/ [adjective] – having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well She is highly skilled in solving complex math problems. curse /kurs/ [noun] – a magical spell or spoken words intended to cause harm or misfortune The villagers believed the old castle was under a curse. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include something as an important part…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

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©REUTERS/Marco Garcia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. titular /TICH-uh-ler/ [adjective] – the character after whom the movie is named Harry Potter is the titular character in the popular book and movie series. demigod /DEM-ee-god/ [noun] – (in ancient stories) a being who is partly human and partly a god The villagers believed the mysterious warrior was a demigod sent to protect them. assemble /uh-SEM-buhl/ [verb] – to gather people or things together, often for a specific purpose He assembled a team of experts to work on the new project. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or point in development or…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

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©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo 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。 Is art more about skill or creativity? Do you think modern art is easier to understand than traditional art? 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。 consist /kuhn-SIST/ [verb] – to be made up of or composed of something The committee consists of five members. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The antique painting was appraised at a value of $500,000. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – having an obligation to do something or being accountable for something He is…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

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©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you personally define “art”? Can you think of a famous piece of art? Why do you think it’s so well-known? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun] – (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part The debate lasted for hours, with both sides presenting strong arguments. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase The dictionary gave a clear definition of the term “happiness.” decay /dih-KEY/ [verb] – to break down…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

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©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptocurrency /KRIP-toh-kur-uhn-see/ [noun] – a digital currency produced by a public network, rather than any government, that uses cryptography to make sure payments are sent and received safely Many people invest in cryptocurrency as a form of digital asset. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur launched her first tech startup at the age of 21. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or value Without proper maintenance, the condition of the old house…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice

Squid Game

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acclaim /uh-KLEYM/ [noun] – public approval and praise The artist received widespread acclaim for her innovative sculpture. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play In the novel, the protagonist faces numerous challenges on their journey to self-discovery. dismantle /dis-MAN-tl/ [verb] – to take apart or break down something into pieces The new policy aims to dismantle the network of illegal operations that have been harming the environment. speculative /SPEK-yuh-luh-tiv/ [adjective] – based on conjecture or incomplete information Many investors were hesitant due to the speculative nature of the…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice

Squid Game

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 watch Netflix? Have you heard of or watched the series “Squid Game”? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a period of time during which a particular series, activity, or event occurs The second season of the show introduces new characters and plot twists. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story The characters in the novel each have unique backstories. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true There’s a possibility of rain…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice

Squid Game

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s a movie or series you could watch over and over again? What makes it so special to you? If you could change the ending of any movie or series, which one would it be, and how would you change it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hint /hint/ [verb] – to suggest or imply something indirectly She hinted that she might be moving to a new city next year. fame /feym/ [noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. The…
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