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Hydrogen electricity can help create jobs, according to the government
 
          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 about hydrogen fuel? Do you think using renewable energy is better? 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。 employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. attract /uh-TRAKT / [verb] – (of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something toward them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones They should attract foreign investment. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power,…
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Hydrogen electricity can help create jobs, according to the government
 
          Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hydrogen /HAHY-druh-juhn / [noun] – a chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no color, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water Hydrogen combines chemically with oxygen to form water. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Carbon dioxide emissions, for example, should be kept at their current levels. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen The subsidy for company cars is to be phased out next year. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a…
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Escape into an orchid haven in Tokyo
 
          ©teamLab Planets via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tranquility /trang-KWIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, worry, etc A day at the beach is all I need to gain tranquility. masterpiece /MAS-ter-piece/ [noun] – a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill I believe that Kokoro is Natsume Sōseki’s masterpiece. aroma /uh-ROH-ma/ [noun] – a strong, usually pleasant smell She loves the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Sheena’s natural…
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Escape into an orchid haven in Tokyo
 
          ©teamLab Planets via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep indoor plants? Why or why not? What type of art do you appreciate? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. patience /PEY-shuhns/ [noun] – the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed: Humans develop patience as they grow older. understanding /uhn-der-STAN-ding / [noun] – knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works Ann has a deep understanding of life. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an idea or mental image of something My…
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Escape into an orchid haven in Tokyo
 
          ©teamLab Planets 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。 Do you see a lot of orchids in your city? How many museums are located in your city? 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。 nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world Being around nature calms me down. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) My friends and I are going to explore the new mall. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [verb] – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount The boy…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach
 
          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 there a lot of Nike stores in your city? Have you visited a Costco store? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait We had a slight delay because of the heavy flood in the city. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use We do not have enough food supply for this week. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] –…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is there a Costco warehouse in your city? Have you been to the grocery recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage His rudeness caused a strain on his relationship with his co-workers. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something Cora is struggling with her paperwork. panic /PAN-ik/ [noun] – a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:…
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