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What factors influence a child’s decision to have a best friend?

2021年12月26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 you friendly? Do you share the same interests with your 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。 benefit /BEN-uh-fit / [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help The discovery of oil provided numerous benefits to the town. sponge /spuhnj/ [verb] – to get money, food, or other needs In the deep seas, other types of fish sponge for food. lead /leed/ [verb] – to control a group of people, a country, or a situation I think we’ve chosen the right person to lead…
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UK spy agency releases Christmas puzzle for kids

2021年12月25日

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©CNN via HANDOUT/PA/AP 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 solving puzzles? What are your plans for the holidays? 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。 spy /spahy/ [noun] – a person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities of another country or organization The spy was observing the people around him. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – one of a group of people who work together I met some colleagues at the park this afternoon. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within…
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Spotify experiments a vertical video feature similar to TikTok

2021年12月24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 about Tiktok? Do you subscribe to Spotify’s plan? 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。 tab /tab/ [noun] – a small symbol on a computer screen or website that allows you to open different documents or pages To move between pages, use the tabs at the top of the screen. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same My father and I share similar political viewpoints. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first…
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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

2021年12月23日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES 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 tried making Spam Onigirazu? How often do you buy canned food from the grocery? 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。 compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things This city is quite busy compared to ours. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal We all enjoyed the Italian dish. main /meyn/ [adjective] – larger, more important The Yosemite National Park is one of the main attractions in…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

2021年12月22日

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©Ringer 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 celebrate Christmas with your family? What is your favorite Christmas movie? 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。 merry /MER-ee/ [adjective] – happy or showing enjoyment A merry smile lit up her face upon hearing the good news. widower /WID-oh-er/ [noun] – a person whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again It’s been five painful years since he became a widower. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality or state of being important The subject shows the importance of every country’s culture. heartfelt…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year

2021年12月21日

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©Spotify 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 song have you listened to recently? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something Sometimes I wonder if he is faithful to me. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has this habit of biting his nails. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Free tickets are available to students only. spend…
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse

2021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。 How do you stay safe at home? What should you do if you are in danger? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action The city is under a state of emergency due to the earthquake. at least /at LEEST/ [adverb phrase] – as much as, or more than, a number or amount We stayed at the park for at least three hours. conversation /kon-ver-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (a) talk…
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Have a very eco-friendly Christmas

2021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。 What is the longest holiday in your country? How do you celebrate Christmas? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Waking up early is a good habit. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area My grandparents live in a quiet neighborhood. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste There’s…
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Honey is a superfood for insects

2021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。 Do you like honey? What superfood do you know? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a good feature that makes something better than similar things Flexible working hours have advantages for both employers and employees. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you aren’t hired? publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book,…
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Samsung to generate 2,000 jobs in Texas with a $17 billion chip manufacturing facility

2021年12月17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 have a Samsung gadget? If you had the money, would you like to invest in Samsung Electronics? 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。 effort /Ef-ert / [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The government increased the size of the police force in an effort to minimize crime. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially She announced the competition’s winner to an audience. local /LOH-kuhl/ [adjective] – from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area,…
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