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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

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© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been in an international event? If yes, how was it? If not, what event would you like to attend and why? Do you think attending international events is interesting? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. We cannot visit our old school right now. It’s under construction. theme /theem/ [noun] – the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc. Since it’s October, we should pick a Halloween…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

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© 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 like attending events? What kind of events do you like attending to? 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。 encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something It’s important to encourage people to do their best in everything they do. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology helps us in many ways. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at…
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Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

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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 believe that there are other livable planets in the universe? What do you know about other planets in the universe? 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。 believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true, correct, or real Most people believe what they see on the internet. universe /YOO-nuh-vurs/ [noun] – everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space This book has lots of facts about the origin of the universe. professor /pruh-FES-er/ [noun] – a teacher of…
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Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How well do you know about other planets? Why do you think it is important to study about other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things Children seem to learn English faster compared to when we were at school. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something I didn’t wear a t-shirt with print because it’s not suitable for this occasion. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or…
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Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject My favorite author had several discussions about space in that journal. overlook /oh-ver-LOOK/ [verb] – to fail to notice or consider something or someone His movie was awarded for an Oscar, but Maricar herself was overlooked as best actress. suited /SOO-tid/ [adjective] – right for someone or something With the information about his work experience, he would be ideally suited for the job. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or…
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International 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 sports? Do you join contests? 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。 disabled /dis-EY-buhld/ [adjective] – not having one or more of the physical or mental abilities that most people have The place also has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. illness /ILnis/ [noun] – a disease of the body or mind A mysterious illness is affecting the farm animals. limb /lim/ [noun] – an arm or leg of a person or animal Wrap the bandage firmly around the injured limb….
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The bulky clothes hindered their movements. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time His older brother wants to pursue a career in dentistry. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something The kind gesture sparked hope inside her. peer /peer/ [noun] – a person who is the…
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