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The rise of understated yet luxurious style

2023年6月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How has the definition of “luxury” changed over time? What is Stealth Luxe fashion and how is it different from traditional luxury fashion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constantly /KON-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – all the time or often My little brother constantly asks me to play with him after school. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new restaurant in town has a sophisticated ambiance with dim lights and fancy decorations. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea…
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The rise of understated yet luxurious style

2023年6月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually Over time, living organisms can evolve and adapt to their changing environments in order to survive and thrive. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started After scoring the first goal, the team gained momentum and started playing with greater confidence and energy, which helped them win the game. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – (of people) able to do many different things or to adjust to new conditions, or…
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The rise of understated yet luxurious style

2023年6月2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 heard of this understated yet luxurious style before? Do you prefer understated fashion over bold, attention-grabbing fashion? 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。 keep up with /keep uhp with / [phrasal verb] – to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something It can be difficult to keep up with the latest fashion trends, as they are always changing. trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. Brightly colored hair is a popular trend among young people these…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1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 seen elephants in person? Can you imagine a world without elephants? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The bulldozer was used to destroy the old building so that a new one could be built. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This shirt isn’t suitable for a job interview; you should wear something more formal. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to no longer exist The footprints in the snow will…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 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 infrastructure to improve the country’s transportation system. erode /ih-ROHD/ [verb] – to slowly reduce or destroy something, or to be slowly reduced or destroyed Climate change is eroding the natural habitat of polar bears in the Arctic region. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time The launch of the new product coincided with the company’s anniversary celebration. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun]…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had an encounter with an elephant? Tell me about it. If not, would you want to? Do you think humans have caused too much damage to Mother Nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives The zookeepers built a special habitat for the lions with tall grass and rocks. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength Due to a decline in enrollment, the…
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Recovering lost treasures and advocating for preservation

2023年5月30日

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©Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people go to such great lengths to find lost treasures? Why is it important to preserve historical artifacts and treasures for future generations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stretch /strech/ [verb] – to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction After sitting for a long time at their desks, the students decided to stand up and stretch their arms and legs to help them feel more awake and focused. loss /laws/ [noun] – a situation in…
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Intermediate

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