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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images 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 visited an archaeological site before? Are you interested in learning more about the history and culture of ancient civilizations? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken My family and I are going on a vacation to a beautiful destination with sandy beaches and clear blue water. sandy /SAN-dee/ [adjective] – covered with sand or containing sand: The children enjoyed building a sandcastle on the sandy…
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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are archaeological sites, and why are they important? What are some of the most famous archaeological sites you know of in the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this My parents’ advice has a great influence on my decisions, especially when it comes to important matters like choosing a career path. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen, especially an…
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Sneakers: From sports shoes to fashion statement

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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。 Are sneakers a type of footwear? Do people wear sneakers for sports and exercise? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time The company plans to introduce a new product next month that will help people save time in the kitchen. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time He was able to gain…
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Sneakers: From sports shoes to fashion statement

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her Having a good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language. evolve /ih-volv/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually The way people communicate has evolved over time, from sending letters to using instant messaging apps. purely /PYOOR-lee/ [adverb] – only I didn’t invite him to the party purely because we haven’t spoken in years, not because I don’t like him. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective]…
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Sneakers: From sports shoes to fashion statement

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the leading brands of sneakers, and what makes them stand out? What are some of the latest trends in sneaker culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. athletic /ath-LET-ik / [adjective] – relating to sports or physical exercise Lucas is a very athletic boy who loves to play soccer and run around the park with his friends. capture the heart of /KAP-cher thuh hahrt uhv/ [idiom] – to gain the love, affection, or admiration of someone Sofia’s beautiful singing voice and heartfelt lyrics helped her capture the…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an ejection, and why is it necessary in the context of piloting an aircraft? Could you give some potential dangers associated with ejection, particularly in the case of an emergency situation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist In the wilderness, survival skills like starting a fire, building a shelter, and finding food and water are essential to staying alive. eardrum /EER-druhm/ [noun] – a thin piece of skin inside the ear that moves…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eject /ih-JEKT/ [verb] – to push, throw, or force something out of a place As soon as the rollercoaster reached the end of the ride, the safety bar was released, and the passengers were able to eject from their seats. plunge into /pluhnj into/ [phasal verb] – to suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness, or to make someone or something suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness After carefully considering her options, Sarah decided to plunge into the challenging task of learning a new language. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme During my first job interview,…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

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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 about pilots who survived after ejecting underwater? Would you be interested in learning about the psychological impact on pilots who have had to eject underwater? 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。 reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be The reality of the situation is that studying hard for your exams is necessary to achieve good grades. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The progress he made…
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