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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©Google via BBC 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。 How many students were in your class in primary school? What do you like the most about primary school? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this Everyone has the right to education. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go officially and usually regularly to a place What school do you attend? decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities…
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Cranfield University professor believes green air travel is achievable

2022年5月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you give examples of green technology? What are the challenges of green technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terminal /TUR-muh-nl/ [noun] – the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship Domestic planes primarily use Terminal 3. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter The airline is taking precautions to ensure passenger safety on aircraft. beneficial /ben-uh-FISh-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

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©Alamy via BBC 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 is your favorite comic book? Who is your favorite superhero? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology has made our lives easier. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period Her singing style is unique. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced We wrote…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

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©Alamy via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story It’s hard to believe the first installment of the original trilogy was released 37 years ago. submerge yourself in something /suhb-MERJ in/ [phrasal verb] – to put all your effort into doing a particular activity He would always submerge himself in any role assigned to him. montage /mon-TAHZ/ [noun] – a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work The presentation contains a…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

spiderman

©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your all-time favorite movie? Please tell me more about it. Which do you prefer, watching movies or reading comic books? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequel /SEE-kwuhl/ [noun] – a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc. Peter has started on the sequel of his novel. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen His suspicious answer prompted another question from the police. interchangeable /in-ter-CHEYN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference…
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually

2022年5月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are cyclists in your family? Could you tell me about them? Why is a bike hangar important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. storage /STAWR-ij/ [noun] – the act of putting things in a special place for use in the future, or the place where you put things The majority of the art they’ve collected is still in storage. discouraging /dih-SKUR-ijing/ [adjective] – making you feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something The discouraging news from his doctors has left him disappointed. acquire…
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually

2022年5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。 How much is the car parking fee in your city? Do you like cycling? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl / [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Cars, buses, and trucks are examples of road vehicles. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something Are you the owner of this car? encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen At school, we…
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