Blue whales have returned to South Georgia after 50 years
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Blue whales have returned to South Georgia after 50 years
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rampant/RAM-puhnt / [adjective] – (of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way Disease is rampant in the densely populated area. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom It is a cruel practice that needs to stop. detection/dih-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of noticing or discovering something The early detection of a disease improves the chances of successful treatment. fertilizer/FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well My…
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Blue whales have returned to South Georgia after 50 years
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。 Have you seen a blue whale? What endangered animals do you know? 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。 badly /BAD-lee/ [adverb] – in a severe and harmful way Her boss treated her badly. hunting /HUHN-ting/ [noun] – chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit Hunting wild animals for fun should stop. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less The couple’s share in the stock market has decreased this year. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo / [verb] – to keep happening, existing,…
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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat
©Reuters 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 going shopping? How often do you go shopping? 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。 marketplace /MAHR-kit-pleys/ [noun] – a small outside area in a town where there is a market Mina and I will go to the marketplace this weekend. strict /strikt/ [adjective] – limiting people’s freedom to behave as they wish beyond what is usual My parents are strict. They won’t let me go out with my friends without their permission. route /root/ [noun] – a fixed path for regularly moving or delivering people…
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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat
©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
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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat
©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
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
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
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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