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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year
© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something Even if we did endeavors to contact her, we still failed in the end. humanitarian /hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-uhn/ [adjective] – a person who is involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The United Nations is considered a big humanitarian organization. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens Arguing with my brother is an everyday occurence at home. speechless /speech-lis/ [adjective] – unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. She was speechless when she heard that she had won the…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year
© 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。 Have you ever received an award or a recognition in your life? How did you feel about it? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted to exit through the small window. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we wait for the others before we come up with a decision. well-known /WEl-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The restaurant…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year
© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had a chance to help victims of a tragedy? Please tell me more. What organization are you a part of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose I was a part of an organization when I was in highschool. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The police are investigating how a crime like this could have occurred. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] –…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening
© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pavilion /puh-VIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a large building in which sports or entertainment takes place The pavilions in Dubai are being constructed in preparation for the upcoming event. thoroughfare /THUR-uh-fair/ [noun] – a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere Make sure the thoroughfares are safe for the guests before the event starts. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move freely or be easily moved The cavalry has more mobility than any other infantry unit. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters My childhood…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening
© 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
© 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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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening
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