Beginner

Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

2022年2月22日

conor-samuel-6tj8WUbDxjk-unsplash

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。 Where can you get the best-tasting donuts in your city? 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。 partly /PAHRT-lee/ [adverb] – to some degree, but not completely It was partly cloudy last Monday. rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to increase House prices in the United Kingdom rose last July 2021. celebrity /suh-LEB-ri-tee/ [noun] – someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business Many celebrities shop in this store. drop /drop/ [noun] – a reduction in the amount or level of something There was a drop…
Read more

Beginner

, , ,

Studio Ghibli’s theme park to open in November 2022

2022年2月21日

http___cdn.cnn.com_cnnnext_dam_assets_220208152944-03-ghibli-park-hill-of-youth

©Studio Ghibli 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 is your favorite Ghibli film? Do you own any Ghibli-inspired products? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh / [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country That area is strictly for students only. stroll /strohl/ [noun] – a slow relaxed walk, especially for pleasure Let’s take a stroll along the beach this morning! discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time I discovered a bookshop at 38th street….
Read more

Beginner

, , ,

Spain’s ‘liquid gold’ is still unexplored

2022年2月20日

forest-g6c0ddf582_1280

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 familiar with liquid gold? Do you have pine trees around your area? 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。 environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live More people think riding bicycles is better for the environment. ignite /ig-NAHYT / [verb] – to start burning, or to cause something to start burning A spark from a campfire started the forest fire when it ignited some dry grass nearby. disinfectant /dis-in-FEK-tuhnt/ [noun] – a substance that contains chemicals that…
Read more

Beginner

,

Auctioneer Sotheby’s sells a rare black diamond for $4.3m

2022年2月19日

_123110363_mediaitem123110358

©REUTERS via BBC 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 stargazing? Did you collect rocks as a child? 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。 gem /jem/ [noun] – a jewel (precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape Richard travels the world in search of a particular gem. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The townspeople spotted a rare bird at the park. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object This package weighs 15…
Read more

Beginner

, , ,

Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor

2022年2月18日

nature-g51381d990_1280

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 an endangered species? What are the negative effects of logging? 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。 celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of celebrating something Let’s go out and grab some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum is filled with rare and valuable artifacts. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I still enjoyed the vacation despite the weather. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to…
Read more

Beginner

,

UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office

2022年2月17日

_110468796_gettyimages-903861978

©GETTY IMAGES via BBC 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。 Does your city have many apartments/houses for rent? Does your city have many office spaces? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a building or area of land, or both together Jesse owns a property on the south coast. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult They should focus on easing traffic and cutting pollution. disappoint /dis-uh-POINT/ [verb] – to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy Kara was disappointed…
Read more

Beginner

, , ,

Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

2022年2月16日

A dead seal found on a beach near Kotzebue, Alaska

©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries 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。 Could you feel the effects of climate change? Is your country rich in bodies of water? 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。 danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility that something bad will happen Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – facts about a situation, person, event, etc. For more information about this promo, visit our website. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature went down to negative…
Read more

Beginner

,

The New York Times acquires Wordle

2022年2月15日

The New York Times acquires Wordle

©Sarah Tew/CNET 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 play word games? How would you describe yourself in one word? 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。 daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise has become part of my daily routine. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place He has a huge collection of stamps. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence Johann Carolus was the one who developed the…
Read more

Beginner

,

The history of Valentine’s Day

2022年2月14日

Valentines Day flat lay composition. Valentines gifts and rose buds on beige background. Minimalist style.

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 familiar with Saint Valentine? Do you know anyone who has gotten married on Valentine’s 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。 priest /preest/ [noun] – a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church He was made a priest last year. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening Students are not allowed to talk during exams. crime /krahym/ [noun] – illegal activities The crime rate in the…
Read more

Beginner

,

Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

2022年2月13日

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge 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 own any Apple device? Do you protect all of your devices with passcodes? 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。 convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – involving little trouble or effort These meals are quick and convenient to prepare. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type The phone model comes in eight different colors. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to cause something to start working To activate your GPS, go to your device’s…
Read more

Beginner

, , ,