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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。 When was your last travel? To what country do you want to go when COVID-19 ends? 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。 encourage /en-KUHR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen The teacher encourages her students to join the quiz bee. type /tahyp/ [noun] – a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form a smaller division of a larger set There are many types of music, but rock is my favorite. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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©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。 How often do you eat out? What kinds of food do you usually eat (e.g. meat, fish, vegetables, etc.)? 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。 collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place Nikki has a large collection of stamps. crop /krop/ [noun] – (the total amount collected of) a plant such as grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts Sugar is one of the most important crops on the island. produce /pruh-DOOS/…
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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。 How do you go to work/school? Do you use renewable energy at home? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The industry is facing a serious labor shortage. waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed Farmers feed kitchen waste to the pigs. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – working or operating…
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©The Indian Express 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。 Has a hurricane struck your country before? What do you do when there is a power outage in your city? 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。 state /steyt/ [noun] – a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the US I live in the state of California. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation Rescue attempts were delayed due to the storm. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury…
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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 think your home is eco-friendly? Do you know about green technology? 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 tell people new information, especially officially I was picked on to announce the bad news. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a chance to do something good When an opportunity is neglected, it never comes back to you. bold /bohld/ [adjective] – strong in color or shape The house has a bold design. environmental /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt-tuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Environmental problems directly affect the quality…
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©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。 Are there parks in your city? When do you usually visit parks? 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。 directly /dih-REKT-lee/ [adverb] – without anything else being involved or in between She does not like it when the sun shines directly in her eyes. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [prepostition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by We still enjoyed the day despite the bad weather. visitor /VIZi-ter/ [noun] – someone who visits a person or place We welcomed visitors from the city today. fine /fahyn/…
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