Sakura Motoki secures gold as Japan dominates in Paris
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Sakura Motoki secures gold as Japan dominates in Paris
©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state or condition of being in control or having the most influence The team’s dominance over their rivals was clear after they won every game of the season. tally /TAL-ee/ [noun] – a count or record of the number of items, points, or votes The tally of votes was completed by the end of the evening. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The scientist provided precise measurements for the experiment. pin /pin/ [verb] – to hold someone or something firmly in place, often used in a sports context The…
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition
©AP Photo/Frank Franklin 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。 Did you watch any of the competitions from the 2024 Paris Olympics? Did you know that breakdancing was included for the 2024 Paris Olympics? 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。 defeat /dih-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition They defeated the other players in the game. judge /juhj/ [verb] – to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully The teacher judged the students’ art projects fairly. experienced /ik-SPEER-ee-uhnst/ [adjective]…
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition
©AP Photo/Frank Franklin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [verb] – to achieve a great victory or success The team triumphed in the final game, winning the championship. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand, solve, or produce The artist’s painting was filled with intricate patterns that took hours to create. spontaneity /spon-tuh-NEY-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being spontaneous and natural rather than planned or forced Her spontaneity made the trip more fun as she planned activities on the spot….
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition
©AP Photo/Frank Franklin Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Did you watch any of the competitions from the 2024 Paris Olympics? If so, which ones? If not, are there any competitions you would like to watch? Did you know that breakdancing was included for the 2024 Paris Olympics? Do you think it was a good idea to add it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. victorious /vik-TAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – having won a victory or having achieved success in a contest or competition After a hard-fought battle, they emerged victorious over their rivals. captivating /KAP-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to…
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong 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。 Which sport are you most excited to watch at the Olympics? Is fencing widely played in your country? 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。 score /skawr/ [verb] – to earn points or achieve a goal in a game or activity The soccer player scored a winning goal in the last minute. touch /tuhch/ [noun] – contacts or interactions with something, especially in sports where players physically hit or connect with an object Each player made touches on the ball during the match. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do countries get their athletes ready for big events like the Olympics? Is fencing a popular sport in your country? What do you know about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – involving competition; striving to win or be better than others The new student was very competitive in the spelling bee, always aiming to be the best. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning; at first Initially, I thought the book would be boring, but it turned out to be quite interesting. take…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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