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2021年8月5日
©Kazunori Takishima via CNN 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 play any sport? What is the most exciting Olympic sport for you? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening She doesn’t allow her children to eat sugary foods. spend /spend/ [verb] – to give money as a payment for something She spent a lot of money on food this month. past /past/ [adjective] – used to refer to a period of time before and until…
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2021年8月5日
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2021年8月5日
©Kazunori Takishima via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important Delegates from Europe were present at the prestigious ceremony. crush /kruhsh/ [verb] – to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed The Irish chef crushed the garlic easily. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people who go to an event, meeting, etc. Attendance at the concert was very poor. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot The gymnast’s skills fascinated the judges. dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the willingness…
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2021年8月5日
©Kazunori Takishima via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which athlete are you excited to see at the Olympics? Are you familiar with the Guinness World Records? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-tuh-mit/ [adjective] – most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst Karen’s ultimate goal is to run her own beauty salon. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – a person who sees an event happening The children were witnessing the fireworks show for the first time. passion /PASH-uhn/ [noun] – a very powerful feeling, for example of love,…
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2021年7月28日
©Disney, Amblin Partners/Amblin Entertainment, 20th Century Studios Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite animated show? Who is your favorite Disney character? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remake /REE-meyk/ [noun] – a film that has a story and title similar to an old one The animated film is set to have a live-action remake next year. classic /KLAS-ik/ [adjective] – having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged It is one of the classic novels of all time. settle /SET-l/ [verb] – to reach a decision or an agreement…
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2021年7月28日
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2021年7月28日
©Disney, Amblin Partners/Amblin Entertainment, 20th Century Studios Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen “A Quiet Place Part II” is one of the most anticipated horror-thriller movies this year. earn /urn/ [verb] – to get something that you deserve Kevin earned his Olympic gold medal because of his patience and perseverance. integral /in-TEG-ruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of a whole The English language is an integral part of children’s education. pen /pen/ [verb] – to write something My dad used to pen love letters for my mother…
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2021年7月28日
©Disney, Amblin Partners/Amblin Entertainment, 20th Century Studios 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 Disney show? Who is your favorite Disney character? 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。 character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story Woody of “Toy Story” is my favorite character. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago My mother recently went to the doctor for her monthly checkup. delighted /dih-LAHY-tid/ [adjective] – very pleased The judges were delighted by the group’s performance. studio /STOO-dee-oh/…
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2021年7月27日
©Philippe Bosse via Netflix Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite movie? Who is your favorite actor/actress? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. star /stahr/ [verb] – if a film, play, etc. stars someone, or if someone stars in a film, play, etc., they are the main actor in it “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” stars Rachel Zegler as the main character. show off /SHOH-awf/ [phrasal verb] – to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying Kevin showed off his impressive…
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2021年7月27日
©Philippe Bosse via Netflix Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – if a show, film, etc. premieres or if it is premiered, the first public performance or showing takes place The film premiered on streaming platform Hulu last night. memoir /MEM-wahr/ [noun] – a book or other piece of writing based on the writer’s personal knowledge of famous people, places, or events Jenny is planning to write a memoir of her life as a journalist. storyline /STAWR-ee-lahyn/ [noun] – (in a book, film, play, etc.) the plot The movie’s storyline is decent but not that impressive. juggle /JUHG-uhl/ [verb]…
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