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The public and private sectors agree to work together to achieve net-zero emissions

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The country has adopted a new policy of transferring state-owned companies to the private sector. instruct /in-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way The head of police instructed me to patrol the building and surrounding area. founder /FOUN-der/ [noun] – someone who establishes an organization He was the founder of the company. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way Her attitude has…
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

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©BBC via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch New Year’s Eve countdown specials on television? What are you looking forward to in 2022? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true Mr. Kirk confirmed that the stores will be closed for the whole week. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity The spectators cheered for their favorite athletes. joy /joi/ [noun] – great happiness She believes that Christmas brings joy to everyone….
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

©BBC via Reuters 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。 Where do you usually celebrate New Year’s Eve? Have you been to New York City? 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。 crowd /kroud/ [noun] – a large group of people who have come together There were big crowds at the beach this weekend. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need You need to provide a copy of your diploma. unable /uhn-EY-buhl/ [adjective] – to not be able to do something I was unable to find a new dress for the party. within…
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

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©BBC via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveler /REV-uhl-er/ [noun] – someone who dances, drinks, sings, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way Hundreds of revelers gathered at Trafalgar Square. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive It was the first time for Anna to attend such a splendid party. festivity /fe-STIV-i-tee / [noun] – the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion Sharon will host the festivity at the grand ballroom. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions I am…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years

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©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 song at the moment? Are there record stores in your city? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely She lived in Hawaii for nearly seven years. sale /seyl/ [noun] – the number of products sold The store had no sales for this week. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work The folk dancers are performing at the plaza. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl / [adjective] – involving more than one country I am working at…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years

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© BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective ] – very famous and admired or spoken about I read a book about Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero. overtake /oh-ver-TEYK/ [verb] – to go past something by being a greater amount or degree Netflix is overtaking Disney in popularity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The discussion of the juries was quite serious. establish /ih-STAB-lish / [verb] – to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc My uncle’s company has established itself…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years

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©BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are some popular musicians in your country? How often do you listen to music? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [adjective] – a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019 She has been running the restaurant for three decades. (be) over the moon /OH-ver-thuh-moon/ [idiom] – to be very pleased Sheena was over the moon when she saw the fireworks. release /ri-LEES/ [noun] – a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy They are waiting for the release…
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