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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. garment /GAHR-muhnt/ [noun] – a piece of clothing Make sure to iron the garment on the reverse side to protect the print. prolong /pruh-LAWNG/ [verb] – to make something last a longer time Let us not prolong the meeting unnecessarily. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective] – opposite Contrary to our expectations, she was able to recover in less than 6 months. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material My grandmother embroidered my old clothes with flowers. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try…
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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

clothes

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe your fashion sense? How often do you go shopping for clothes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minor /MAHY-ner/ [adjective] – having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type There were some minor changes to the schedule. fashionista /fash-uh-NEE-stuh/ [noun] – a devoted follower of fashion She is known as the stylish fashionista of the group. outfit /OUT-fit/ [noun] – a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity Alice went out to buy a new outfit…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Children Helping Parents With Household Chores In Kitchen

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 doing household chores? What household chores do you do every day? 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。 desk /desk/ [noun] – a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers Nina piled the books neatly on her desk. stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Meditation can help people under stress. head-on /HED-ON/ [adverb] – direct or directly We must face the problems head-on. tidy /TAHY-dee/ [verb] – to make a place…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Children Helping Parents With Household Chores In Kitchen

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. putter /PUHT-er/ [verb] – to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard My sister enjoys puttering in the kitchen. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen To be a great leader, one must be proactive. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to take action or to choose what action to take Evaluating our teachers gives the students a sense of agency to express their opinions. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed, or to feel more…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Children Helping Parents With Household Chores In Kitchen

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What household chore is a must in your everyday life? Why? How do you balance work/school and doing household chores? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satisfying /SAT-is-fahy/ [adjective] – making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want I’ve always found farm work to be so satisfying. impair /im-PAIR/ [verb] – to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective Listening to music at a high volume could impair one’s hearing. distressing /duh-STREH-suhng/ [adjective] – upsetting or worrying Seeing people suffer from the pandemic…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

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 cheese? What dairy foods do you eat every day? 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。 vegan /VEE-guhn/ [adjective] – not eating, using, or including any animal products A raw vegan diet is not recommended for children. (a) few /fyoo/ [determiner] – some, or a small number of something Few people were aware of his plan to resign. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Could I have the list of ingredients for the cookies?…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The Mona Lisa is famous for her notable enigmatic smile. replicate /REP-li-keyt/ [verb] – to make or do something again in exactly the same way There’s no need to replicate the experiment. This is already as good as is. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm Scientists are questioning the ethical use of meat consumption. lard /lahrd/ [noun] – a white substance made from pig fat and used in cooking Mix water, butter, and lard into…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the difference between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet? What foods do you believe are healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure I can already smell the delectable scent of my mother’s freshly baked bread. peculiar /pi-KYOOL-yer/ [adjective] – unusual and strange This wine has a peculiar taste. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese Sorry, but I can’t have ice cream. I…
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