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BTS announces four shows at SoFi Stadium

BTS announces four concerts at SoFi Stadium(1)

©Live Nation Entertainment 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 been to a live concert? Which artist/group would you like to see perform live? 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 top students for the grading period. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music My favorite band will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden. reschedule /ree-SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to agree on a new and later date for…
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Apple reveals new MacBook Pro and AirPods 3

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©Apple 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 own an Apple product? Are Apple products popular 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。 next-generation /nekst-jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [adjective] – a product that has been developed using the latest technology and will probably replace an existing product They’re currently developing next-generation computers. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a screen that is part of a computer system or other piece of equipment How much is a 16-inch display monitor nowadays? replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something or put in the place…
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LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

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 any job searching applications? How do you plan to search for the company you would like to work at in the future? 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。 exit /EG-zit/ [noun] – the act of leaving something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show The recent scandal caused the business’ exit from the market. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries Advanced technology has made it possible to communicate easily. forbidden…
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Say goodbye to the term “late bloomer”

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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 life goal? Who is the most successful person 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。 frequently /FREE-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – often He frequently visits the art gallery. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a belief or opinion People have different ideas on online lessons. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something done or finished successfully Exercising every morning gives Sean a sense of accomplishment. as soon as possible /uhz soon uhz POS-uh-buhl / [adverb] – if you do something as soon as possible, you do it as quickly as you…
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The race is on to replace harmful chemicals in our homes

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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 use nonstick frying fans? Do you think the water you drink is free of chemicals? 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。 stick /stik/ [verb] – to cause something to become fixed, for example with glue or another similar substance The glue won’t stick. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time We looked for the missing papers all morning and eventually discovered them in a drawer. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells…
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UK port delays cause a shortage of Harry Potter toys

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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 been to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Osaka? Do you collect toys? 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。 port /pawrt/ [noun] – a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself It was another busy day at the fishing port. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait There was a short delay in the departure of the…
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Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©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。 Do you own an Apple device? Do you play online video games? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – bought, used, etc. using the internet I bought these clothes online. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something Smoking is a violation in this building. control /kuhn-TROL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior Could you share some of your secrets to control anger? hearing /HEER-ing/ [noun] – an official meeting that is held…
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Super Mario animated film to be released next year

Super Mario animated film to be released next year

©Rex/Shutterstock/Reuters/Nintendo 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 video game? Who is your favorite video game character? 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 principal announced the new school rules and regulations. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present He waited for her for almost two hours, but no one appeared. team up /TEEM-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

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©Netflix 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 watch TV? What was the last TV show you watched? 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。 series /SEER-eez/ [noun] – a set of television or radio broadcasts on the same subject or using the same characters but in different situations What’s the title of that comedy series you’ve been watching? former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past Before working as a salesperson, Sarah was a former teacher. playground /PLEY-ground/ [noun] – an area…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

©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 know who Fumio Kishida is? Are you fond of watching news about politics? 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。 despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite the weather, I had a good time during the week. defeat /dih-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition They advanced to the final after they had defeated the Italian team. CHAL-inj // [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs…
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