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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3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。 Is your city populated? Have you already traveled to a populated place? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place Rural areas housed 10% of the population. peak /peek/ [peek] – the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill Prices reached a peak last month. developed /dih-VEL-uhpt/ [adjective] – a developed country has had modern industry, transportation, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services Many businesses in…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

2022年8月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scroll /skrohl/ [verb] – to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it Can you scroll to the end of the document? biometrics /bahy-uh-ME-triks/ [noun] – the use of detailed information about someone’s body, for example the patterns of colour in their eyes, in order to prove who they are Can biometrics make banking more secure? internally /in-TUR-nl- li/ [adverb] – in a way that exists or happens inside the body This medicine should not be taken internally. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis / [noun] – a judgment about…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

2022年8月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you memorize something? Why do people love smart gadgets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something What are the features of smart TV? manufacturer /man-yuh-FAK-cher-er/ [noun] – a company that produces goods in large numbers The company is a major manufacturer of motor cars. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The fire caused extensive damage. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability to see She experienced blurred vision when she had a…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

2022年8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。 Do you wear contact lenses? Are you fond of using gadgets? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion I had to give a speech at my sister’s wedding. testing /testing/ [noun] – the process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc. Products will not be approved unless they have had adequate testing. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

2022年8月1日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite song genre? Why? Who is your favorite singer? Please tell me more about him/her. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment The basketball game will be held in the arena. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information The flood damage needs to be assessed. candidate /KAN-di-deyt/ [noun] – a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something The English…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

2022年8月1日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in someone’s stead /in (someone’s) sted/ [noun] – in place of someone Allen can’t attend the meeting, so Anne will go in his stead. lodging /LOJ-ing/ [noun] – a temporary place to stay They all stay in the same lodging. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – public or official She lacks any formal music training. Luxembourg /LUHK-suhm-burg/ [noun] – a small European country, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany Luxembourg produces white wines with a good reputation and fair prices. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – usual It’s not customary to give tips in Japan. Article reading Please read the…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

2022年8月1日

Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.

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 like listening to music? Have you watched a singing contest? 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。 decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities Have you decided what to do this winter? instead of /in-STED ohv/ [preposition] – in place of someone or something He used a spoon and fork instead of chopsticks. organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen I’ll invite guests if you organize the food and drinks. champion /CHAM-pee-uhn/ [noun] – someone or something,…
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