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Secret mountains within Earth

2023年8月22日

hidden mountain

©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

2023年8月22日

hidden mountain

©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

2023年8月22日

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

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

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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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

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 read a comic book that was later adapted into a movie or TV show? Do you enjoy seeing your favorite comic book characters brought to life on the big screen? 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。 hero /HEER-oh/ [noun] – a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great When the fire broke out in the school, the brave firefighter rushed in to save everyone, becoming a true hero. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely…
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Beginner

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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

2023年8月19日

Sony Pictures

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a movie, book, play, etc. that has been made from another movie, book, play, etc. The students were excited to watch the film adaptation of their favorite book, as they had heard it faithfully brought the story to life on the big screen. deepen /DEE-puhn/ [verb] – to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way Studying various historical events can deepen our understanding of the past and help us gain a broader perspective on how they have shaped the world we live in today. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl /…
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Britain’s net migration level pressures government

2023年8月17日

Britain

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of people travelling to a new place to live, usually in large numbers The migration of people from war-torn regions to neighboring countries is a common response to seeking safety and refuge. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The loss of a loved one can have a profound impact on a person’s emotional well-being, causing deep sorrow and a lasting sense of emptiness. alteration / awl-tuh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of…
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