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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been part of any organizaton? Please tell me more about it. What organizations are active in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by ocean and usually consisting of various countries Antarctica is the world’s coldest continent and the hardest to visit. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – if a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The…
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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28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。 Do you know what an alliance is? Do you support environmental organization? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country The area is very rich in minerals . announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially He’ll announce his resignation from the presidency tonight. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Be sure to safeguard your passport at all times. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things,…
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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insignificant /in-SIG-nif-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important Why do you have to worry about such an insignificant amount of money? initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is to protect endangered species. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims Which country is the official member of the alliance? foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn / [noun] – an organization that has been created in order to…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

Pacquiao-Spence-to-face-in-August

©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) 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 type/s of sport do you play? Is boxing a good sport? Why or why not? 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。 match /mach/ [noun] – a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other A tennis match will happen in the stadium next week. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain The manager confirmed the date and time of the meeting. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – something bad that happens that is not expected…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

Pacquiao-Spence-to-face-in-August

©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch boxing matches? Why or why not? Is boxing a famous sport in your country? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defeat /dif-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition Kyle defeated James in the car race. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working or playing sport Stephen Curry played like a beast after his long layoff. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war,…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

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© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch song competitions? Why or why not? What are some famous song contests in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The school has annual field trips. pumped /puhmpt/ [adjective] – excited about something that is going to happen Today is the announcement of the grand winners, so everyone is pumped. collaborative /kuh-LAB-er-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together for a special purpose Hanae Natsuki and Village Vanguard created a…
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