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Six-year-old boy discovers a massive megalodon shark tooth on Bawdsey beach

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – describing the period before there were written records Painting dates back to the prehistoric times. megalodon /me-ga-luh-duhn/ [noun] – a very large shark that existed millions of years ago The teeth of certain megalodons were almost 7 inches long. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs He was a famous broadcaster in the 1950s. biologist /bahy-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies biology As a biologist, my main interest has been human genetics. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater…
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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

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©Starbucks via CNN 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 drink coffee? Are there many Starbucks 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。 inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something The inspiration behind the author’s stories was his childhood friend. cost /kawst/ [verb] – If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it This umbrella costs around $5. successfully /suhk-SES-fuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that achieves the results wanted or hoped for Laura successfully passed…
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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer iced coffee to hot coffee? Why? What are some popular chocolate-flavored snacks in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – something that has been added to something else This painting is a great addition to the restaurant! expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The government needs to expand access to broadband internet. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year I would like…
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Starbucks adds a new chocolate-flavored coffee to its menu

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©Starbucks via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time Google recently unveiled new products. nostalgic /no-STAL-jik/ [adjective] – feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past Watching this movie makes me nostalgic. reminscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhn/ [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing This song is reminiscent of the holidays I spent in Italy. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – a part or share of something larger He decided to donate a portion of his…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

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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 is the weather today? Do you like hot weather? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a government organization The agency’s responsibility is to act in the child’s best interests. warning /WAWR-ning / [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The surgeon general has issued a warning against sunbathing. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of today’s temperature? How do you cope with hot temperatures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is a severe food and water shortage in areas of Africa. prime minister /prahym MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – the leader of the government in some countries In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not moving or changing suddenly This year, most rental prices have remained steady….
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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