Tag Archive: Japan News

Flaming Torch-inspired skyscraper set to be the tallest building in Japan

2020年10月16日

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© Mitsubishi Estate via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time A new flagship phone will be unveiled in a product launch this coming November. situate /SICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to put something in a particular position The newly-opened clothing line store is situated in Manila near the National Library. envision /en-VIZH-uhn/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something is a likely or desirable possibility in the future The company envisioned adding at least ten more branches worldwide next year. surpass /ser-PAHS/ [verb]…
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Flaming Torch-inspired skyscraper set to be the tallest building in Japan

2020年10月16日

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© Mitsubishi Estate via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most famous building in your area? Are you interested in architecture and construction? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. locate /loh-KEYT/ [verb] – to be in a particular place The church is located at the heart of the small village. builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings We got some local builders to do the work for us. guarantee /gar-uhn-TEE/ [noun] – to promise that something will happen or exist I guarantee that…
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Japan way back 10,000 years ago

2020年8月3日

Japan

Vocabulary: primeval /prahy-MEE-vuhl/ [adjective] – ancient; existing at or from a very early time The St. Ludwig Church was established in the primeval period. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time Exchanging products is the greatest legacy in market history. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuh l/ [adjective] – the study of ancient cultures through examination of their buildings, tools, and other objects We travel to desserts to make archaeological digs to find dinosaur skeletons. calligraphy /kuh-LIG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art of producing beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush Ancient calligraphy was only written on stones. intangible /in-TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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Japan way back 10,000 years ago

2020年8月3日

Japan

Pre-Reading Questions: When do you usually wear a kimono? Are you fond of Japanese cuisine? Vocabulary: magnificent /mag-NIF-uh-suhnt/ [adjective] – causing admiration esp. because of an unusual quality such as great size or beauty Shirley’s house has a magnificent view from her bedroom. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] –a way of doing an activity that needs skill He learned a new technique to easily pass an exam. abundance /uh-BUHN-duhns/ [noun] –the situation in which there is more than enough of something Armenia’s abundance of grapes creates the largest winery in the world. stronghold /STRAWNG-hohld/ [noun] –a building or position that is strongly defended The structure’s foundation has the best stronghold for earthquakes….
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Intermediate

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Japan way back 10,000 years ago

2020年8月3日

Japan

Pre-Reading Questions: Why do you think people go to a museum? What type of entertainment do you do in your free time? Vocabulary: generation /jen-uh-REY-shuh n/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family The royal crown is passed down to this generation’s queen. museum /myoo-ZEE-uh m/ [noun] – a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept All the students were amazed by Van Gogh’s paintings in the museum. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something The color blue symbolizes the sky and sea. performance art /per-FAWR-muh ns ahrt/ [noun] – a type of theatre entertainment in which the…
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An antigen to rapidly detect the novel coronavirus ready to use in Japan

2020年7月27日

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Vocabulary: detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method The police prevent and detect crimes. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that involves a change The city has undergone many changes during the last ten years. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to get their advice or opinion about it The prime minister will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things growing or held together, or a group of people or things that are close together The…
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An antigen to rapidly detect the novel coronavirus ready to use in Japan

2020年7月27日

antigen

Pre-reading questions: Are you comfortable working/studying at home? Please explain your answer. What do you miss about the normal days? Vocabulary: instantly /IN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – immediately The email was instantly sent after she received the report. conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – a private and formal meeting between a small number of people She called a conference to give a special announcement. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more substances react with and change each other The heat brings about a chemical reaction, and oxygen is liberated. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus Rosa is…
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