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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat

2020年12月2日

©Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do you usually buy cheap things? How often do you go shopping at open-space markets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries The building tightened its security after the robbery incident. throughout /throo-OUT/ [preposition] – in every part, or during the whole period of time James looked throughout the house, but still couldn’t find his wallet. stall /stawl/ [noun] – a large table or a small shop with…
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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat

2020年12月2日

©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flea market /flee MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a market, usually taking place outside, where old or used goods are sold cheaply Leon usually buys his antiques from the flea market because they’re cheap. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective] – opposite Contrary to popular belief, milk is not good for cats since they’re lactose intolerant. open-air /OH-puhn air/ [adjective] – used to describe a place that does not have a roof, or an event that takes place outside Open-air live band concerts will be held on winter vacation, so let’s go see them. rendezvous /RAHN-dey-voo/ [noun] – a place…
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Americans still travel for Thanksgiving despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases

2020年11月30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 spend any holiday with your family? Do you have any plans to travel this year? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important I always celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. holiday /HOL-i-dey/ [noun] – an official day when you do not have to go to work or school June 12 is a public holiday in my country. screen /skreen/ [verb] – to test or examine someone or something…
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Americans still travel for Thanksgiving despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases

2020年11月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled? How does your family celebrate a special day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate Tomorrow’s party will mark their 25th wedding anniversary. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired By the time they reached the location they were already exhausted. leisure /LEE-zher/ [adjective] – relating to the the time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax Most people only have a little amount of leisure time. mount /mount/ [verb] –…
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Americans still travel for Thanksgiving despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases

2020年11月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [adjective] – rising very quickly to a high level The soaring price of goods is a serious problem to the people in the community. exceed /IK-seed/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit Drivers who exceed the speed limit would be penalized. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time I think he’s weary after his travel from South Korea to California. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly The company’s profits surged due to the…
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12 year-old boy discovers 69-million-year old dinosaur fossil

2020年11月4日

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© Nature Conservancy of Canada via CNN.com 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 watch dinosaur movies? Do you think dinosaurs are interesting? 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。 fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock for a very long period The fossil is believed to be 10 million years old. hike /hahyk/ [noun] – a long walk, especially in the countryside Millie and John went on a hike with their college friends. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group…
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12 year-old boy discovers 69-million-year old dinosaur fossil

2020年11月4日

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© Nature Conservancy of Canada via CNN.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What dinosaur species do you know? What images come to your mind when you hear the word dinosaur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partly /PAHRT-lee/ [adverb] – to some degree, but not completely What the boy said was partly right. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to find something by digging in the ground Ancient tools that are more than 500 years old have been unearthed at the site. institute /IN-sti-toot/ [noun] – an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or…
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12 year-old boy discovers 69-million-year old dinosaur fossil

2020年11月4日

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© Nature Conservancy of Canada via CNN.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partially /PAHR-shuhl-lee/ [adverb] – not completely The meat was partially cooked. excavate /EKS-kuh-veyt/ [verb] – to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past The mining company plans to excavate the hillside for the new project. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nahyl/ [adjective] – relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult Juvenile crime is increasing at a terrifying rate. coordinate /koh-AWR-dn-it/ [noun] – one of a pair of numbers and/or letters that…
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