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2020年7月27日
Pre-reading questions: Do you follow social-distancing? Do you follow the news around the world on social media? Vocabulary: last /lahst/ [adjective] – the most recent or the one before the present one I joined the summer camp last March 16. national /NASH-uhnl/ [adjective] – relating to all parts of a nation or to a nation as a whole rather than to any part of it The national health service hotline is not working. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a plan of activities to be done or things to be achieved The E2E program would generate a lot of new jobs. often /AW-fuhn/ [adverb] – a lot or many times The doctor…
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2020年5月22日
Pre-reading questions: Do you wear a mask everyday? What do you do to help other people? Vocabulary: droplet /DROP-lit/ [noun] a small drop of liquid A droplet of water was found on the coffee table. cold /kohld/ [noun] a common infection that causes you to cough and sneeze and your nose to run or feel blocked The students caught a cold because of the rain. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money My brother’s company is based in Paris. safe /seyf/ [adjective] not in danger or likely to be harmed It’s safe to walk around the city because of police patrollers. cheap…
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2020年5月15日
© Photo by Japan Inside Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like reading books? What is your favorite book? Vocabulary: library /LAHY-brer-ee/ [noun] a building, room, or organization that has a collection, especially of books, for people to read or borrow, usually without payment The students will go to the library to borrow books. history /HIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] past events considered together, especially events of a particular period, country, or subject Ana is studying Japanese history for her final exam. wood /wood/ [noun] a hard substance that forms the branches and trunks of trees and can be used as a building material, for making things, or as a fuel Hunters collected wood for…
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2020年5月11日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like trains? How do we prepare for natural disasters? Vocabulary: after /AF-ter/ [preposition] following in time, place, or order They met again after 10 years. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] a city which is the center of government for a country or other political area Manila is the capital of the Philippines. per /pur/ [preposition] for each She earns three dollars per hour. between /bih-TWEEN/ [preposition] in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects They have to choose the winner between the two finalists. since /sins/ [preposition] from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now She hasn’t eaten…
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2020年5月1日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like spring? When was the last time you went sakura viewing? Vocabulary: well-known /wel-nohn/ [adjective] known or recognized by many people She is attending a well-known school in her country. visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] someone who visits a person or place Patients’ visitors are only allowed in the hospital until 8:00 p.m. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] a suggestion or plan for doing something His idea is good but the boss doesn’t approve it. hiking /hahyk-ing/ [noun] the activity of going for long walks in the countryside The old man still loves hiking at his age. healthy /HEL-thee/ [adjective] good for your health My doctor advised me to have…
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2020年3月27日
© Photo by Universal Studios Hollywood Pre-reading questions: Have you ever visited a theme park? When was the last time you visited a theme park? Vocabulary: blockbuster /BLOK-buhs-ter/ [noun] a book or movie that is very successful I watched a blockbuster movie last Friday. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Boracay is one of the popular places in the Philippines. report /ri-POHRT/ [verb] to give a description of something or information about it to someone There was a report that a new student will come today. take over /TEYK-oh-ver/ [phrasal verb] to take control of a company by buying enough shares to do this They tried…
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2020年2月7日
Pre-reading questions: Do you always celebrate your birthday? Do you like to celebrate your birthday with your friends? Vocabulary: old /ohld/ [adjective] having lived for many years My brother is eight years old. give /giv/ [verb] to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something The famous singer gave some flowers to his fans. age /eyj/ [noun] the length of time someone has been alive His friends can’t tell his age. young /yuhng/ [adjective] having lived or existed for only a short time and not old The young lady is coming to his direction. long /lawng/ [adjective] continuing for a large amount of time He has been waiting…
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2019年12月6日
Pre-reading questions: Do you drink tea? Do you like going to ceremonies? Vocabulary: tea /tee/ [noun] the dried and cut leaves, or a drink made by pouring hot water onto these He always drinks tea in the morning. since /sins/ [adverb] from a particular time in the past until now I haven’t seen Mary since highschool. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event Children can join different activities in their P.E class. learn /lurn/ [verb] to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity Kath is learning to play the guitar. plan /plan/ [noun] a set of decisions about how to do…
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2019年10月31日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like historic places? What is your favorite city in Japan? Vocabulary: foreign /FAWR-in/ [adjective] belonging or connected to a country that is not your own Tom can speak two foreign languages. polite /puh-LAHYT/ [adjective] behaving in a way that is socially correct We need to be polite when we have visitors. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] the result of a particular influence This medicine has the effect of making someone sleepy. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday Tourism is one of the country’s main industries. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] important or likely to…
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2019年10月29日
Pre-Reading Questions: What makes sushi famous in Japan? What dishes can you cook? Vocabulary: ice cream /AHYS-kreem/ [noun] a sweet, frozen food made from milk and cream The ice cream truck arrived at 10 PM. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] one of the four parts a year is divided into; spring, summer, fall, or winter The summer season is the most awaited season by the students. earn /urn/ [verb] to receive money as payment for work that you do You will earn more if you work harder. convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty for your schedule or plans Fast food restaurants are very convenient for those who…
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