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A judge gives a 7 day sentence to a woman for walking on thermal features in Yellowstone National Park

2021年9月2日

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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prosecutor /PROS-i-kyoo-ter/ [noun] – a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court He was a famous public prosecutor during the 1980s. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or broken The doors of the old house are fragile. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary The employee received harsh treatment from his supervisor. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Some health advocates are urging citizens to give up dairy. allegedly /uh-LEJ-id-lee/ [adverb]…
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A judge gives a 7 day sentence to a woman for walking on thermal features in Yellowstone National Park

2021年9月2日

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©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you visit public parks? Why or why not? What do people in your country usually do at parks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future They have been warning us about the coming storm. guilty /GIL-tee/ [adjective] – feeling guilt She was guilty of making her younger brother cry. court /kawrt/ [noun] – a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the…
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What to expect from a pizza vending machine in Rome

2021年9月1日

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©Andrew Medichini / AP via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quaint /kweynt/ [adjective] – attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned We found a quaint cafe in the center of the city. crave /kreyv/ [verb] – to have a very strong feeling of wanting something I always crave sweets late at night. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something Hikaru Utada is one of Japan’s most influential artists. spin /spin/ [verb] – to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast The new washing machine spins perfectly. match /mach/ [verb] – to be…
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What to expect from a pizza vending machine in Rome

2021年9月1日

©Andrew Medichini / AP via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When do you usually eat pizza? What is your least favorite pizza topping? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuh/ [adjective] – A residential road, area, etc. has only private houses, not offices and factories You can find my store in the residential neighborhood of Jiyugaoka. inventor /in-VEN-ter/ [noun] – someone who has invented something or whose job is to invent things Ken Kutaragi is the inventor of PlayStation. compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to try to be more successful than someone or something else…
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Intermediate

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What to expect from a pizza vending machine in Rome

2021年9月1日

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©Andrew Medichini / AP 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。 What is the best pizza place in your city? What is your favorite pizza topping? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be important in history Meiji Jingu is a historic shrine located in Tokyo. charming /CHAHR-ming/ [adjective] – pleasant and attractive My grandma has a small but charming garden. mood /mood/ [noun] – the way you feel at a particular time She’s not in the mood to eat spicy food. enough /ih-NUHF/ [determiner] – as…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future

2021年8月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attest /uh-TEST/ [verb] – to show something or to say or prove that something is true I can attest to the absolute truth of his story. rectify /REK-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to correct something or make something right You should rectify your error before it is too late. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate The machine doesn’t function. handler /HAND-ler/ [noun] – someone who carries or moves things as part of their job A baggage handler is a person who loads and unloads baggage. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – a disease that exists in almost all…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future

2021年8月31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。 Have you lost something while on vacation? When was the last time you traveled by plane? 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。 recognized /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [adjective] – if someone or something is recognized, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or quality The college is not an officially recognized English language school. focused /FOH-kuhst/ [adjective] – giving a lot of attention to one particular thing The department undertakes highly focused research. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future

2021年8月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you traveled abroad? Please tell me about it. What problems have you encountered while traveling? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening at a later time than expected or intended My plane was delayed by an hour. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main Our primary concern is to provide the refugees with food and healthcare. management /MAN-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – the control and organization of something Management is looking at ways of cutting costs. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] – one part of a situation,…
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Intermediate

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