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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

2022年6月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arbitrary /AHR-bi-trer-ee/ [adjective] – based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason My arbitrary crossing of paths with my crush gave me butterflies in my stomach. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive Everything about her is splendid. exhilaration /ig-zil-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – excitement and happiness I have to conceal my exhilaration whenever I hear her soothing voice and see her picturesque smile. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Learning what makes her euphoric is a fundamental aspect of our growing relationship.  rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective]…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

2022年6月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What hobbies do you find meaningful? Do you want to be a public figure? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established The stunt he did was extraordinary.  network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together The Discovery Channel is a TV network that is all about science and technology. viewer /VYOO-er/ [a person who watches something, especially television] –…
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13日

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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。 What is your favorite food? Have you ever skipped any meals? 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。 worst /wurst/ [adjective] – of the lowest quality, or the most unpleasant, difficult, or severe This is the worst storm we’ve had this year. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place This city has a population of more than 200,000. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country My father works for an international company. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – if you experience something,…
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cite /sahyt/ [verb] – to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened Could you cite some data for comparison? brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new, different, or dangerous situation is about to begin Unfortunately, the small business is on the brink of bankruptcy. displace /dis-PLEYS/ [verb] – to force someone to leave their home The new railroad project will displace the residents of the area. respite /RES-pit/ [noun] – a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant Snacks brought a temporary respite from his…
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food is included in your daily diet and why? What is your go-to snack and why did you choose it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The city has shown signs of improvement during the past decade. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – animals kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs Raising livestock is the primary source of income in this community. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money that is earned from doing work or received from investments He makes…
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The end of “mandatory fun” at the workplace

2022年6月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you work from home at the moment? Could you tell me about your office setup? How do you have fun at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – extracurricular activity or subject is not part of the usual school or college course Each child had participated in extracurricular activities at school. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time in which particular events or stages of development are typical We live in an era of instant communication. effectively /ih-FEK-tiv-lee/ [adjective] – in a way that is…
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The end of “mandatory fun” at the workplace

2022年6月10日

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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 attending events? What was the most recent event you attended to? 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。 beat /beet/ [verb] – to defeat or do better than Mon always beats me at basketball. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the attitudes, behavior, opinions, etc. of a particular group of people within society Could you tell me some more about your company culture? entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, movies, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type This town offers little in…
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