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Eric Vetro teaches singing techniques to celebrities and fans alike in new online course

2024年12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。 Who is your favorite singer? Have you ever taken a singing lesson? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill She learned a new painting technique to create realistic textures. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – a specific example or case of something occurring This is just one instance of his generosity. train /treyn/ [verb] – to teach or develop skills or knowledge in someone or oneself through practice and instruction She trained her dog to respond to voice commands….
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U.S. proposes federal protection for monarch butterflies amid declining populations

2024年12月20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 like butterflies? Have you heard about the decline in monarch butterfly populations? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make a public or official statement about something The teacher will announce the test results tomorrow. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to decide which type of person or thing something belongs to The librarian will classify all the books by genre. threatened /THREH-tnd/ [adjective] – in danger of being harmed or destroyed. The panda is a threatened species due to deforestation and poaching. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/…
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NASA delays next Artemis moon mission to 2026

2024年12月19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 believe in any myths related to the moon? Is it possible for humans to live on the moon? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The teacher announced the results of the competition. engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles The engineers worked late to fix the broken bridge. push /poosh/ [verb]…
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South Korea sees decline in drinking culture

2024年12月18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。 Are after-work gatherings common in your country? Do gatherings improve workplace relationships? 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。 culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time The culture of the city is shaped by its rich history and diverse population. lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The lively music at the party made everyone dance. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say that you will not do or…
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Carlos Acosta brings a Cuban twist to “The Nutcracker”

2024年12月17日

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©REUTERS 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 watched a ballet performance? Do you like learning about different cultures? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who is in charge of the artistic and technical aspects of a film, show, or performance The director of the play worked closely with the actors to bring the script to life. ballet /ba-LEY/ [noun] – a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theatre work that uses this type of dancing She…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16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 always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

2024年12月15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。 Have you heard about the Ice Age? Are you interested in how early humans lived? 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。 bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame The dog buried a bone in the backyard. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large mammal known for its distinctive hump(s) on its back, which store fat that the animal can use as energy during long periods without food or water The camel carried supplies through the desert. hunt /huhnt/…
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Experts share tips on eating nutritiously during winter

2024年12月14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 enjoy the winter season? Can you name a dish that is commonly eaten in winter 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。 produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables The farm sells fresh produce at the local market every Saturday. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal He changed his diet to include more vegetables and fewer processed foods. frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – kept at a very low…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 a volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting people? 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun]…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12月12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 privatization is? Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? 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。 conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or argument The two teams had a conflict over the game rules. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount The teacher will increase the class time next week. threaten /THRET-n/ [verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/…
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