Monthly Archive: May 2021

Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) 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。 What type/s of sport do you play? Is boxing a good sport? Why or why not? 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。 match /mach/ [noun] – a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other A tennis match will happen in the stadium next week. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain The manager confirmed the date and time of the meeting. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – something bad that happens that is not expected…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

Pacquiao-Spence-to-face-in-August

©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch boxing matches? Why or why not? Is boxing a famous sport in your country? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defeat /dif-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition Kyle defeated James in the car race. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working or playing sport Stephen Curry played like a beast after his long layoff. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war,…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

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© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch song competitions? Why or why not? What are some famous song contests in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The school has annual field trips. pumped /puhmpt/ [adjective] – excited about something that is going to happen Today is the announcement of the grand winners, so everyone is pumped. collaborative /kuh-LAB-er-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together for a special purpose Hanae Natsuki and Village Vanguard created a…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

rotterdam

© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rule out /rool out/ [phrasal verb] – to prevent something from happening It’s not likely for the plane to be delayed but we can’t rule out the possibility. contender /kuhn-TEN-der/ [noun] – someone who competes with other people to try to win something Bridget is a strong contender for the gold medal in the gymnastics competition. green light /green lahyt/ [noun] – permission to do something Our teacher gave us the green light to go home after finishing all the tests. on site /on sahyt/ [noun] – inside a…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

rotterdam

© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS 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。 What kinds of songs do you listen to? Do you listen to European singers? 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。 international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country My father works in an international company. postpone /pohst-POHN/ [verb] – to delay an event or arrange for it to take place at a later time They postponed the party until next year. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The library subscribes to all the major science journals. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to discover the facts or truth about something She determined the reason of his headaches. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. sedentary /SED-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] – involving little exercise or physical activity My doctor says I should start playing sports because my lifestyle is too sedentary. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being extremely fat, in a…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21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 exercise? What kinds of physical activities are you interested in? 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。 routine /roo-TEEN/ [adjective] – relating to usual or fixed way of doing things I’ve got a lot of routine paperwork to finish. department /dih-PAHRT-muhnt / [noun] – a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Our daily…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What research have you read about Covid-19? Why is exercise important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening We want clean rivers and lakes, where we can swim without risk to our health. benefit /BEN-uh-fit / [noun] – a helpful or good…
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