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2021年5月31日
©Bombardier via CNN News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whisk /wisk/ [verb] – to take something or someone somewhere else suddenly and quickly Bela’s family whisked her to the countryside without even saying goodbye. forerunner /FOHR-ruhn-er/ [noun] – an early, often less advanced model of something We consider telephones as the forerunners of smartphones that we use today. state-of-the-art /steyt-uhv-thee-ahrt/ [adjective] – very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods Did you see the latest movie? It has state-of-the-art computer graphics! fall short /fawl shawrt/ [idiom] – to not reach a desired amount or standard According to sales, this…
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2021年5月31日
©Bombardier via CNN News 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 traveling by plane? When was the last time you traveled by plane? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely It was nearly 9 p.m. when she arrived home. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a journey in an aircraft How was your flight to Manila? adore /uh-DOHR/ [verb] – to like something very much She adores singing on stage. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Climate change is…
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2021年5月31日
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2021年5月31日
©Bombardier via CNN News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel by plane? What is the biggest airport in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. must-have /muhst-uhv/ [noun] – something that many people want to own Mobile phones are a must-have for children nowadays. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [adjective] – the original model of something from which later forms are developed The car they’re manufacturing is a prototype of a newer model. cabin /KAB-in/ [noun] – the area where passengers sit in an aircraft The company wants to redesign the cabin to make…
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2021年5月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been part of any organizaton? Please tell me more about it. What organizations are active in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by ocean and usually consisting of various countries Antarctica is the world’s coldest continent and the hardest to visit. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – if a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The…
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2021年5月28日
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2021年5月28日
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 know what an alliance is? Do you support environmental organization? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country The area is very rich in minerals . announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially He’ll announce his resignation from the presidency tonight. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Be sure to safeguard your passport at all times. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things,…
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2021年5月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insignificant /in-SIG-nif-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important Why do you have to worry about such an insignificant amount of money? initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is to protect endangered species. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims Which country is the official member of the alliance? foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn / [noun] – an organization that has been created in order to…
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2021年5月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you use your Twitter account? Have you ever given tip for any type of service? Please tell me more. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible Online dictionaries enable users to look for word definitions easily. third-party /thurd-PAHR-tee/ [adjective] – connected with a third person or organization less directly involved in an activity Be careful using third-party applications. Not all of them are safe to use. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible to approach,…
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2021年5月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tip jar /tip jahr/ [noun] – (vritual) a feature that lets you receive money from supporters Most fans nowadays use virtual tip jars to support their favorite content creators financially. provider /pruh-VAHY-der/ [noun] – a company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service Internet service providers in our country have excellent services. arise /uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] – to happen The argument arose when one side disagreed with the other’s ideas. toggle /TOG-uhl/ [verb] – to switch a feature on a computer on and off by pressing the same button or key Use these…
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