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Wuhan returns to its normal life a year from lockdown, but is still affected by emotional scars

2021年1月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What strict measures do you follow nowadays? Have you heard about the situation of Wuhan, China today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shocked /shokt/ [adjective] – surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened There was a shocked silence following his announcement. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want Because of the bad weather, they had to postpone tomorrow’s game. block /blok/ [verb] – to prevent movement…
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Israel begins vaccination of 16 to 18-year-olds before exams

2021年1月27日

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© Reuters via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do before examinations? Have you ever been sick before an examination? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, what do you do to stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ahead /uh-HED/ [adverb] – earlier than or before someone or something The team finished their tasks ahead of the deadlines. placement /PLEYS-muhnt/ [noun] – the rank someone or something has when compared to others John’s placement in class will depend on his exam scores. undecided /uhn-di-SAHY-did/ [adjective] – not…
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Israel begins vaccination of 16 to 18-year-olds before exams

2021年1月27日

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© Reuters via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent The school welcomes parental involvement in some of its activities. matriculation exam /muh-trik-yoo-LEY-shuhn ig-ZAM/ [noun] – the final examination taken by students leaving school. Make sure to study a lot for your matriculation exam and get a decent score. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – used to describe something that must be done, usually because the law states that it is necessary Attendance is always mandatory at all meetings. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to arrange in order of importance so that you…
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Israel begins vaccination of 16 to 18-year-olds before exams

2021年1月27日

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© Reuters 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。 How do you prepare for tests? What do you do after tests? 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of allowing someone to do something, or of allowing something to happen I need to ask permission from my parents first if I can go out. exam /ig-ZAM/ [noun] – a test of a student’s knowledge or skill in a particular subject What was your English exam score? essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed It’s essential to bring sunblock when…
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China unveils bullet train built for extremely cold temperatures

2021年1月25日

© via CNN.com 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 riding trains? Do you ride on a train everyday? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body In hot weather the temperature gets very high. speed /speed / [noun] – how fast something moves The car has a top speed of 155 miles per hour. passenger /PAS-uhn-jer/ [noun] – a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it Neither…
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China unveils bullet train built for extremely cold temperatures

2021年1月25日

© via CNN.com 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 The company will unveil its new products at lower prices. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully This building was designed to withstand strong earthquakes. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – an improvement, especially in a person’s behaviour or in the structure of something The healthcare system in the country needs a reform. intensely /in-TENS-li/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly His…
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China unveils bullet train built for extremely cold temperatures

2021年1月25日

© via CNN.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite form of transportation? How often do you ride on a train? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He refused to reveal the identity of his client. extremely /ik-STREEM-li/ [adverb] – very They played extremely well./em> accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] – to provide space or a place for a group There aren’t enough rooms to accommodate all the students. operate /OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to (cause to) work, be…
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Research shows severe trauma among medical workers in England’s Intensive Care Units

2021年1月22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。 Do you know what post-traumatic stress disorder is? Do you like staying in a hotel? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place The news put me in a difficult situation. secretary /SEK-ri-ter-ee/ [noun] – an official who has responsibility for the general management of an organization The company secretary has written to all the shareholders to apologize for the cancellation of the meeting. plan /plan/ [noun] – a…
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