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India expands travel horizons

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. completion /kuhm-PLEE-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of finishing something that you are doing or making The completion of the project marked a significant milestone in their journey towards success. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher / [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The government is investing in improving the infrastructure of the city by constructing new roads and bridges. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The company launched a recycling initiative to…
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India expands travel horizons

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the country India? Do you consider traveling to India? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beyond /bee-OND/ [preposition] – to be more than or not limited to something His dedication to his work goes beyond what is expected, as he always goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional results. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage I decided to invest my savings in the stock market to…
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India expands travel horizons

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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 find India an interesting country to visit? Have you seen people from India visiting or living in your country? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday Many people enjoy visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures, which is why tourism is a popular industry around the world. improvement / im-PROOV-muhnt/ [ noun] – an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better…
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Secret mountains within Earth

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©Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever wondered what might be hidden beneath the Earth’s surface? What could be some interesting things that could exist there? Do you think it’s possible for a mountain to exist within the Earth, away from our view? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. existence /ig-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the fact of something or someone existing The beauty of nature reminds us of the vastness and wonder of existence. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very severe or bad The heatwave brought about extreme temperatures, reaching well over…
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Secret mountains within Earth

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©Alamy Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quest /kwest/ [noun] – a challenging and difficult journey or search. Embarking on a quest to discover the hidden treasure, the young adventurers faced numerous obstacles and puzzles along their challenging journey. whereabouts /HWAIR-uh-bouts/ [noun] – the place where a person or thing is I was wondering about the whereabouts of my misplaced notebook. I last saw it in the library, but now I can’t seem to find it anywhere. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – (the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation In her quest to…
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Secret mountains within Earth

hidden mountain

©Alamy 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 ever heard of a secret mountain hidden deep within the Earth? Do you believe that there could be undiscovered, secret mountains on Earth? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it Last summer, my family and I went to the beach to explore the fascinating marine life by snorkeling and searching for colorful fish and shells. secret /SEE-krit/ [noun] – a piece of information…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching comic book adaptations? Which comic book storylines are you familiar with? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stand out /stand out/ [verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people Among all the colorful flowers in the garden, the red rose stands out with its vibrant petals. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts Solving a Rubik’s cube can be challenging because it has many different colors…
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