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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

2023年7月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person After winning the championship, the team’s star player will reign as the best in the league. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change The government’s efforts to promote economic stability resulted in lower unemployment rates and increased investor confidence. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl / [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Every year, on New Year’s Eve, my family and…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

2023年7月14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。 Have you heard the term “rhythm” before? Have you considered the impact of rhythm on mental well-being? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time During our nature walk, we discovered a beautiful flower hidden among the tall grass. beat /beet/ [noun] – in music, a regular emphasis, or a place in the music where such an emphasis is expected The drummer played the beat loudly, making everyone in the audience start tapping their…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

2023年7月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is rhythm? How do you personally experience or interact with rhythm in your own life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaos /KEY-os/ [noun] – a state of total confusion with no order During the fire drill, the students ran out of the classroom in chaos, unsure of where to go or what to do. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a…
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Comedian’s Army-Themed Joke Leads to $2 Million Fine in China

2023年7月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of stand-up comedy? What do you know about it? What do you think about using humor to talk about sensitive or controversial subjects? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The manager will implement a new dress code policy for the office next week. prohibit /proh-HIB-it / [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building. sentenced /SEN-tnst/ [adjective] – referring to a person who has been officially declared guilty of…
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Comedian’s Army-Themed Joke Leads to $2 Million Fine in China

2023年7月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. utter /UHT-er / [verb] – to say something or to make a sound with your voice The man’s throat had gone so dry that he could not utter a sound. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way The judge will deem the evidence admissible in court. portrayal /pawr-TREY-uhl/ [noun] – the way that someone or something is described or represented in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work The actor’s powerful portrayal of the character moved the audience to tears. indefinitely /uhn-DEH-fuh-nuht-lee/ [adverb] – for a period of time…
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Comedian’s Army-Themed Joke Leads to $2 Million Fine in China

2023年7月12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。 Have you ever watched a comedy show? Do you find comedy shows entertaining? 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。 involved /in-VOLVD/ [adjective] – part of an activity or event The people involved in the project worked hard to ensure its success. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [kuhn-SID-er] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision I consider her to be one of the most talented artists of our time. apology /uh-POL-uh-jee/ [noun] – an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done She…
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Pulse-based flours transforming the way we eat for the better

2023年7月8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 commonly use flour as an ingredient? Do you know about pulse-based flours? 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。 flour /flouuhr/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. Sarah mixed flour, sugar, and eggs to make a delicious cake for her friend’s birthday. recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a list of what food is needed for this My mom found a new recipe online, and she’s going…
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