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2024年8月13日
©REUTERS/Tom Little Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What might cause a government agency to decide to ban a food product? How does social media help promote and shape opinions about food products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part The pizza contains a variety of fresh vegetables and cheese. vomiting /VOM-i-ting/ [noun] – the act of emptying the contents of the stomach through the mouth The medication can cause various side effects, including dizziness and vomiting. lift /lift/ [verb] – to remove or…
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2024年8月13日
©REUTERS/Tom Little 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 spicy food? Do spicy foods have any health benefits? 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。 ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (refuse to allow) something, especially officially The school banned the use of cell phones during class. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Sugar is a common ingredient in many desserts. harbor /HAHR-ber/ [noun] – a place on the coast where ships can dock, sheltered from rough waters The fishermen brought…
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2024年8月13日
©REUTERS/Tom Little Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fiery /FAHYUHR-ee/ [adjective] – having a strong, intense, or burning quality The chef prepared a fiery curry that left everyone reaching for water. intoxication /in-tok-si-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a state of poisoning or harmful effects on the body caused by consuming a substance in excessive amounts The patient’s symptoms of dizziness and confusion were signs of intoxication from ingesting toxic berries. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or to judge in a particular way The dish was deemed too salty by the taste testers, prompting the chef to adjust the seasoning. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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2024年8月13日
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2024年8月5日
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2024年8月5日
©REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons a restaurant might choose to add insects to its menu? What are some foods that are considered uncommon or exotic in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used or eaten The new health trend focuses on reducing sugar consumption to improve overall wellness. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – items or substances used in making something, especially in cooking The recipe calls for fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor. varied /VAIR-eed/ [adjective] – containing or changing between…
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2024年8月5日
©REUTERS/Edgar Su/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 there a restaurant in your area that offers unusual or exotic dishes? Do you think insects will become more common in dishes in the future? 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。 menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant The chef added several new items to the restaurant’s menu for the summer season. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal Her grandmother’s homemade dishes are the highlight of every…
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2024年8月5日
©REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanction /SANGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to formally give permission for something The committee sanctioned the new project proposal. patron /PAY-trun/ [noun] – people who support or frequent a business, typically a restaurant or theater The patrons of the art gallery enjoyed the new exhibit. complimentary /kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – given free of charge The hotel offered complimentary breakfast to all its guests. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – capable of working successfully or being effective The team developed a viable plan to reduce energy consumption. wane /weyn/ [verb] – to become weaker in strength or influence Interest…
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2024年8月4日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. misidentify /mis-ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to identify incorrectly The boy misidentified the plant and thought it was safe to eat. diarrhea /dahy-uh-REE-uh/ [noun] – an illness in which a person’s solid waste is too watery and is expelled from the body too often and in large amounts The child had diarrhea after eating spoiled food. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar way His work is consistent; he always does well. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the examination and treatment of patients The doctor gave her a clinical examination. forager /FAWR-i-jer/ [noun]…
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2024年8月4日
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