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Akita: A place of knowledge and beauty

2020年5月15日

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© Photo by Japan Inside Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like reading books? Why or why not? What is your ideal place to read books? Vocabulary: cozy /KOH-zee/ [adjective] comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because of being small and warm My room is nice and cozy during winter. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time Each country has different traditions. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live Ana grew…
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Intermediate

JR-EAST’s Joban Line reopens nine years after 2011 disaster

2020年5月11日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you like trains? How do we prepare for natural disasters? Vocabulary: after /AF-ter/ [preposition] following in time, place, or order They met again after 10 years. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] a city which is the center of government for a country or other political area Manila is the capital of the Philippines. per /pur/ [preposition] for each She earns three dollars per hour. between /bih-TWEEN/ [preposition] in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects They have to choose the winner between the two finalists. since /sins/ [preposition] from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now She hasn’t eaten…
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Beginner

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JR-EAST’s Joban Line reopens nine years after 2011 disaster

2020年5月11日

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Pre-reading questions: Why do you think natural disasters happen? What is the best mode of transportation for you? Vocabulary: disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] a sudden event that causes a lot of damage, such as a very bad fire, storm, or accident One of the most unpredictable natural disasters is earthquakes. provide /pruh-VAYHD/ [verb] to give something to a person, company, or organization, or to make it available for them to use The event coordinators provided free meals to the guests. transport /trans-POHRT/ [noun] something that takes things, esp. soldiers or military supplies, from one place to another The transport system in my country should be improved. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] to improve…
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Intermediate

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JR-EAST’s Joban Line reopens nine years after 2011 disaster

2020年5月11日

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Vocabulary: stretch /strech/ [noun] a continuous area of land or water This particular stretch of land in the province of Mindoro is popular among tourists. radiation /rey-dee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous to health Exposure to high levels of radiation can cause a detrimental effect on someone’s health. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to stop or delay something either temporarily or permanently The classes were suspended due to the super typhoon. catastrophe /kuh-tas-TRUH-fee/ [noun] a sudden event that causes great trouble or damage Environmental catastrophes can cause massive destruction to people. revitalization /ree-VAHY-tahy-lahy-zey-shun/ [noun] the process of making something grow,…
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Musicians hold free shows online to beat COVID-19

2020年5月8日

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Vocabulary: opt /opt/ [verb] to make a choice Heeding his doctor’s advice and a handful of prescribed medication, Levi opted to drink orange juice rather than beer. halt /hawlt/ [verb] to stop something, or to bring something to a stop The blackout halted the party’s preparations. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] in the middle of or surrounded by They finished the project amid the huge number of meetings and deadlines. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening A checkpoint is one of the city’s precautionary measures for the residents’ safety. stream /streem/ [verb] to send sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, internet, etc. Nina often…
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Want to stay healthy? Then stop touching your face!

2020年5月8日

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Pre-Reading Questions: How many times do you touch your face within a day? Do you always carry a hand sanitizer or alcohol when you leave? Vocabulary: suffer /SUHF-er/ [verb] to experience physical or mental pain Eating too much food will make you suffer from a stomachache. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen My mom always encourages me to speak in English. ask /ahsk/ [verb] to speak or write to someone saying that you want them to do something, to give you something, or to allow you to do something The Government is asking us to stay at…
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Beginner

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Want to stay healthy? Then stop touching your face!

2020年5月8日

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Pre-Reading Questions: When do you usually touch your face? Do you wash your hands regularly? Why or why not? Vocabulary: illness /IL-nis/ [noun] a disease of the body or mind Due to illness, my sister cannot go to work for 5 days. exposed /ik-SPOHZD/ [adjective] in a vulnerable position or situation Children are more likely exposed to illegal drugs. reach /reech/ [verb] to arrive at a place A virus can reach into your body if you always touch your face with dirty hands. pneumonia /nuh-MOW-nyuh/ [noun] a serious illness in which one or both lungs become red and swollen and filled with liquid The woman’s pneumonia diagnosis explained why she…
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Intermediate

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Musicians hold free shows online to beat COVID-19

2020年5月8日

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Pre-reading questions: When do you usually listen to music? What type of music do you listen to? Vocabulary: prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to prevent a particular activity The use of mobile phones is prohibited during class. get-together /GET-tuh-geth-er/ [noun] a gathering of people; one or more people meet The school batch ‘91 get-together will be held in the university auditorium. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] a method for dealing with a situation The World Health Organization (WHO) suggested measures to keep people from getting sick. recital /ri-SAHYT-l/ [noun] a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group of people Lisa is nervous for her violin recital. demonstrate…
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Intermediate

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