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There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted

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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 that there are more tree species on the planet than we originally thought? Do you know one rare species? 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。 previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to She worked as a tour guide previously. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum is filled with rare and valuable items. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or…
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What breakfast looks like in the Philippines

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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 drink tea or coffee in the morning? What time do you usually eat breakfast? 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。 energizing /EH-nur-jai-zuhng/ [gerund] – the activity of causing to have energy and be active This dance routine is really energizing me! bit /bit/ [noun] – a small piece or amount of something Bits of bacon give the pasta dish more flavor. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different My brother plays various video games. wrap /rap/ [verb] – to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other…
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Israeli strawberry breaks Guinness World Record as the world’s heaviest

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©Amir Cohen/Reuters 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。 What fruit do you always eat during the summer season? Are you interested in gardening? 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。 weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object The baby currently weighs 3.5 kilograms. proof /proof/ [noun] – a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true He gave me the receipt and proof of delivery. nonstop /NON-stop/ [adjective] – without stopping or without interruptions We got…
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Space travel damages red blood cells quicker than on Earth

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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 space travel? Do you know someone who is anemic? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI / [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The car was completely destroyed because of the accident. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, useful, or beneficial They provide valuable services to poor rural women. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized trip for a particular purpose Scott was part of the 1912 expedition to the Antarctic. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place…
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Vegetables not enough to lower heart risk, study finds

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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。 What is your favorite vegetable? Do you eat vegetables every day? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Drink water regularly to reduce the fever. least /leest/ [adverb] – less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number Among our group, I play sports the least. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group What food is not included in your…
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Children’s book helps readers to “find their own voice”

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©MATT MOSUR PHOTOGRAPHY 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。 Do you like reading books? What was your favorite children’s book? 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。 trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties Rose has trouble looking for her favorite perfume. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time We discovered he has a talent for singing. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose The organization focuses on food supply to…
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The Little Prince’s original manuscript goes on display in Paris

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©Chesnot/Getty Images 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 enjoy drawing? What kind of books do you read? 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。 copy /KOP-ee/ [noun] – something that has been made to be exactly like something else Please print a copy of this document. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at The new bakery finally put their cakes on display! various /VAIR-ee-uhs / [adjective] – many different You can choose from various colors and designs. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely…
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Climate change: Key crops need dramatic adjustments as the planet heats

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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 you a coffee drinker? Do you like cashews and avocados? 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。 region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided There’s a shortage of water in the region. crop /krop/ [noun] – a plant such as a grain, vegetable, or fruit grown in large amounts on a farm, or the total amount gathered of such a plant Last year, apple growers celebrated their largest crop ever. temperature…
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Coca-Cola releases a new flavor inspired by space

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©Coca-cola 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 buy drinks from the vending machine? What is your favorite bottled drink? 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。 combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group The first step is to combine sugar and milk. figure out /FIG-yer out/ [phrasal verb ] – to understand or solve something I’m trying to figure out this math homework. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to Australia…
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The Emperor’s Birthday

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© jobsinjapan.com 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 is your favorite holiday? Do you celebrate that holiday with your family or friends? 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 Denise is currently studying Japanese language and culture. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something This good news deserves a celebration! follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to happen or come after something He published…
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