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Father’s Day 2022
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you show appreciation to your father? What do you like best about your father and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tirelessly /TAHYUHR-lis-lee/ [adverb] – in an energetic and continuous way She has worked tirelessly to help charities. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made using the hands rather than a machine This shop sells handmade products. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a very long time We had a movie marathon last weekend. It was so fun! flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance,…
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Father’s Day 2022
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. big bucks /big buhks/ [noun] – big money My younger sister just spent big bucks on her favorite idol group. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill This book is a real masterpiece! I’d recommend you read it. adore /uh-DAWR/ [verb] – to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much My mother adores chocolates. We should surprise her with them on her birthday. sidekick /SAHYD-kik/ [noun] – a person’s assistant or close associate John has been Kevin’s…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show
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 birds? Do you want to be popular? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present The bird appears in the sky. first /FURST/ [adjective] – (a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance This is my first visit to New York. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) The wolves explore the forest. half /HAHF/ [noun, pronoun, predeterminer, adjective, adverb] – either of the two…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show
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
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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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia
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
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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