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Amazonians rescue ‘Terminator’ of the fish world

2021年6月17日

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©River Monsters: The murky world of giant freshwater fish via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when a particular species becomes extinct? What animal abilities do you consider amazing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time Scientists have discovered how to know when an earthquake is coming. reach /reech/ [verb] – to get to a particular level, especially a high one The temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius today. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb] – to continue to live or…
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Amazonians rescue ‘Terminator’ of the fish world

2021年6月17日

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©River Monsters: The murky world of giant freshwater fish via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully I couldn’t withstand the hot weather in this summer season. crush /kruhsh/ [verb] – to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed A windmill is used to crush grain into flour. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a skillful or impressive example of something This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn / [noun]…
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Mona Lisa replica to be sold at a French auction house

2021年6月14日

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©CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD, 2021 via BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of an object My grandfather likes to collect replicas of ancient weapons. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most The merchants are holding an auction of their best wares. follower /FOL-oh-er/ [noun] – someone who supports, admires, or believes in a particular person, group, or idea Shuji’s family is a devoted…
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Mona Lisa replica to be sold at a French auction house

2021年6月14日

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©CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD, 2021 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。 Do you like going to museums? Are there many museums in your 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。 price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for which something is sold Could you tell me the ticket price, please? ex- /eks-/ [prefix] – used to show that someone is no longer what they were John Brown was an ex-professor in our university. century /SEN-chuh-ree/ [noun] – the time when one century (=100 years) ends and another begins He was a famous…
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Mona Lisa replica to be sold at a French auction house

2021年6月14日

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©CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD, 2021 via BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the famous painters in your country? What painting is popular in your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimated /EH-stuh-mei-tuhd/ [adjective] – roughly calculated or approximate How much is the estimated cost for our food this month? otherwise /UHTH-er-wahyz/ [adverb] – differently, or in another way Date Masamune, otherwise known as the One-Eyed Dragon, founded Sendai. dealer /DEE-ler/ [noun] – a person who trades in something The dealer is well-known in the city because of his honesty. theft /theft/…
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Half of US states vaccinate at least 50% of their adult population

2021年6月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why are shots important? How much percent of your citizens have already been vaccinated? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something It is often said that prevention is better than cure. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place India has a population of more than 1 billion. corporation /kawr-puh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization…
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Half of US states vaccinate at least 50% of their adult population

2021年6月11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。 Can you name a state in the U.S? Have you already been vaccinated? 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。 state /steyt/ [noun] – a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the U.S The state of Nevada is largely desert. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially He announced the guests as they come in. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary These pets require a lot of care…
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Half of US states vaccinate at least 50% of their adult population

2021年6月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use They have released a picture of the man they want to question. vaccinate /VAK-suh-neyt/ [verb] – to give someone a vaccine, usually by injection, to prevent them from getting a disease We need to vaccinate our dog. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim He played an important part in the campaign. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone…
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