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The mysterious glowing orb of Route 66

2022年10月21日

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© Ed Craig Collection at Dobson Museum and Home Archive 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 do you think about when you hear the word “mystery”? Do you enjoy watching TV programs about unsolved mysteries? 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。 century /SEN-chuh-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years This painting must date back many centuries. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or one of the areas into which a country is divided They live in a Canadian farming region. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] –…
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The mysterious glowing orb of Route 66

2022年10月21日

spook light

© Ed Craig Collection at Dobson Museum and Home Archive via BBC News Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you experienced or seen something you could not explain? Please tell me more about it. What is the scariest place for you and why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supernatural /soo-per-NACH-er-uhl/ [noun] – caused by forces that cannot be explained by science She was thought to have supernatural abilities by the villagers. bizarre /bih-ZAHR/ [adjective] – very strange and unusual The children saw a bizarre animal in the lake. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the thing from…
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Japan to lift its limits on foreign visitors

2022年10月19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。 Did you travel this year?  Would you like your country’s borders to be opened? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports. visa /VEE-zuh/ [VEE-zuh] – an official mark, usually made in a passport, that allows you to enter or leave a particular country We traveled to Argentina on a tourist visa. arrival /uh-RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of arriving somewhere What’s the specific time of…
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Japan to lift its limits on foreign visitors

2022年10月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccination /vak-suh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process or an act of giving someone a vaccine (= a substance put into a person’s body to prevent them getting a disease) Smallpox can be contained by vaccination. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden She refused to disclose any details about the plan. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something The company operates a share incentive scheme for its workers. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve…
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Japan to lift its limits on foreign visitors

2022年10月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How effective are travel restrictions? Which country would you like to visit? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own country Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. scheme /skeem/ [noun] – an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you They hope to get government funding for the scheme. amusement park /uh-MYOOZ-muhnt pahrk/ [noun] – a theme park The amusement park is open from May through October. strengthen…
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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

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 lived/studied/worked in a different country or city? Do you have a friend from a different area? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation that happens unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results Call this number in case of an emergency. cross /kros / [verb] – to go across from one side of something to the other They crossed from Germany to Italy. around /uh-ROUND/ [adverb] – approximately (close to a particular number or time although…
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Beginner

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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the majority of migrants in your country? What do you think are the benefits of migration? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The economic crisis had a negative effect on trade. migrant /MAHY-gruhnt/ [noun] – a person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work Many migrants are in search of employment in the cities. urgently /UR-juhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that needs attention very soon, especially before anything else, because of…
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Intermediate

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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the arrival of a large number of people or things There has been a huge influx of guests at the hotel. Republican /ri-PUHB-li-kuhn/ [noun] – a type of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen Republican leaders had a negative reaction to the speech. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc. Those who lost their homes from the fire sought refuge in the mountain villages. fiscal year /FIS-kuhl yeer/ [noun] – a period of twelve…
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