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The carless hamlets of Italy
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 do you go to school/work? Which do you prefer, public or private transportation? 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。 on foot /on foot/ [phrasal verb] – walking I go to school on foot because I live near it. roadway /ROHD-wey/ [noun] – the part of the road on which vehicles drive The bus blocking the roadway caused a traffic jam this afternoon. cableway /KEY-buhl-wey/ [noun] – a transportation system in which goods are carried from a continuous moving cable The villagers transport food through a cableway. townspeople /TOUNZ-pee-puhl/…
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American SpaceX company assembles biggest rocket constructed in Texas
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you already seen a rocket launch on TV? How was it? Why does NASA send spaceships to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rocket /rok-it/ [noun] – a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon They launched a rocket to the planet Venus. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main: The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to (cause to) divide into parts When…
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American SpaceX company assembles biggest rocket constructed in Texas
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 talking about space? Do you know about Apollo 11? 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。 section /SEK-shuhn/ [noun] – one of the parts that something is divided into That section of the road is still closed. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Are you the driver of this vehicle? produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence These shrubs produce bright red berries. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] –…
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American SpaceX company assembles biggest rocket constructed in Texas
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prior /PRAHY-er/ [adjective] – existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time He claimed he had no prior knowledge of the protest. thrust /thruhst/ [noun] – the driving force produced by, for example, an aircraft engine The thrust that was made by the spacecraft created a loud noise. debut /dey-BYOO/ [adjective] – related to the first public appearance or activity He had his debut concert in 1953. gulf /guhlf/ [noun] – a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast Hurricane Andrew was heading into the Gulf of Mexico…
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American SpaceX company assembles biggest rocket constructed in Texas
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords
Beginner Intermediate Expert
Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corporate /KAWR-per-it/ [adjective] – relating to a large company Clark is assigned to handle corporate clients. avenue /AV-uh-nyoo/ [noun] – a method or way of doing something Instagram is an avenue for people to sell their handmade products. invade /in-VEYD/ [verb] – to enter a a place, situation, or sphere of activity in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage Last night, 11 strangers invaded my cousin’s house party. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [verb] – to risk having a harmful effect on something We cannot afford to compromise the safety of…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you experienced any software problems? Are you updated about cybersecurity news? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implement /IM-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system Most stores have implemented digital payment. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning Initially, Lora wanted to go to law school. generate /JEN–uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist The store’s online app generates a barcode. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way Your name is unique;…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords
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。 Are you familiar with Microsoft’s services? Do you often encounter problems on the internet? 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option for us is to ride the bus. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something You should always check your car before leaving to prevent accidents. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an…
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