Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
©REUTERS/Marco Garcia 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’s your favorite Disney movie? Which do you prefer: watching movies at home or at the cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We watched a thrilling action movie last weekend. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or various colors The children painted a colorful mural on the wall. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person who directs or guides a group, organization, or country The leader of the team…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery
©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
©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
©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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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale
©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
©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
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice
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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