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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 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rule out /rool out/ [phrasal verb] – to prevent something from happening It’s not likely for the plane to be delayed but we can’t rule out the possibility. contender /kuhn-TEN-der/ [noun] – someone who competes with other people to try to win something Bridget is a strong contender for the gold medal in the gymnastics competition. green light /green lahyt/ [noun] – permission to do something Our teacher gave us the green light to go home after finishing all the tests. on site /on sahyt/ [noun] – inside a…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

rotterdam

© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS 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 kinds of songs do you listen to? Do you listen to European singers? 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。 international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country My father works in an international company. postpone /pohst-POHN/ [verb] – to delay an event or arrange for it to take place at a later time They postponed the party until next year. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21日

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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 The library subscribes to all the major science journals. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to discover the facts or truth about something She determined the reason of his headaches. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. sedentary /SED-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] – involving little exercise or physical activity My doctor says I should start playing sports because my lifestyle is too sedentary. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being extremely fat, in a…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21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 exercise? What kinds of physical activities are you interested in? 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。 routine /roo-TEEN/ [adjective] – relating to usual or fixed way of doing things I’ve got a lot of routine paperwork to finish. department /dih-PAHRT-muhnt / [noun] – a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Our daily…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What research have you read about Covid-19? Why is exercise important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening We want clean rivers and lakes, where we can swim without risk to our health. benefit /BEN-uh-fit / [noun] – a helpful or good…
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Non-essential shops reopen in Republic of Ireland

2021年5月19日

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 shopping? Are shopping centers already open in your country? 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。 essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Fresh fruits and vegetables form an essential part of a healthy diet. reopen /ree-OH-puhn/ [verb] – If a place or business, etc. reopens or is reopened, it begins to operate, or it becomes open for people to use, after being closed for a period of time The amusement park has reopened five years after the fire incident. leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – activities people do…
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Non-essential shops reopen in Republic of Ireland

2021年5月19日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How has the “new normal” affected your daily tasks? What are the activities that the people could not enjoy now because of the lockdown restrictions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc. Apply cold compress and medication to ease the pain. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected They regard him as a likely candidate for the position. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who is a member of a…
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Non-essential shops reopen in Republic of Ireland

2021年5月19日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retail /REE-teyl/ [noun] – the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in shops The retail industry was severely hit by the pandemic. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The government began to lift some of the COVID-19 restrictions earlier this month. chain /cheyn/ [noun] – a group of similar businesses, such as restaurants or hotels, which are all owned and controlled by the same organization The fast food chain has over 1,000 restaurants worldwide. vigilant /VIJ-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Drivers must be vigilant…
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