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Former hospital staff in Australia under investigation for being a fake doctor

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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 the last time you have been to a hospital? Have you heard any news about fake doctors? 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。 staff /stahf/ [noun] – the group of people who work for an organization The hospital staff works well together. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record You can register for the contest here. document /DOK-yuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type Could you…
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Google and Facebook to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees working at the office

Google and Facebook to require vaccinations for employees working at the office

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 country require COVID-19 vaccines for everyone? Have your family members received the vaccine already? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The company requires all its workers to work eight hours every day. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The leader happily announced the success of the project. aim /eym/ [verb] – to intend or direct a course The subject aims to teach students basic English. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun]…
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Is it okay to fall out of friendship?

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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 talk with your friends when you are not allowed to go out? Do you still go out 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening You’re not allowed to stay up late. Go to sleep at 9 p.m. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Nowadays, social media is the most effective way of communication. move /moov/ [verb] – to go to a…
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Yuto Horigome of Japan wins the first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics

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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 skateboarding? Have you already met a famous athlete? 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。 competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, team, or company that is competing against others How many competitors joined the race? flag /flag/ [noun] – a piece of cloth, usually rectangular and attached to a pole at one edge, that has a pattern that shows it represents a country or a group, or has a particular meaning The US flag has fifty stars on it. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something very good and…
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A $5,800 Japanese whiskey gifted to Mike Pompeo is missing, U.S. says

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©Elijah Nouvelage / Bloomberg / 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。 What is the best gift you have received? Do you enjoy giving gifts? 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。 missing /MIS-ing/ [adjective] – something that is missing cannot be found because it is not where it should be My grandmother’s gold ring has been missing for days. former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past My sister was a former university professor. cost /kawst/ [verb] – If something costs an…
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The music industry is turning to live streaming to increase revenue

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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 what a DJ does? Do you attend music festivals? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something We like this approach because it fits in with our own ideas. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – an organized set of special events, such as musical performances There is a poster about the pop festival. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl / [adjective] – necessary or needed Mistakes are an essential part of education. DJ /dee-jey/ [verb] – to work as a DJ (= someone…
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Metro Manila under lockdown again due to COVID-19 Delta variant

Metro Manila under lockdown again due to COVID-19 Delta variant

©Pablo Barcelon via CNN Philippines 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。 Is your city on a lockdown now? Have you received any financial help from your government? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening The city does not allow smoking in all public areas. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The principal announced the dates of the summer vacation. painful /PEYN-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing emotional or physical pain His…
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Simone Biles wins bronze but leaves the competition

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©USA Today 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 sports do you play? Do you participate in contests? 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。 gymnast /JIM-nuhst/ [noun] – a person who is skilled in gymnastics, often someone who competes in gymnastic competitions Before the accident, Mina was a skilled gymnast. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – knowing that something is true or will happen It is certain we will go to Okinawa this summer. future /FYOO-cher/ [adjective] – a period of time that is to come Sean will surely join future art contests. ago /uh-GOH/ [adverb] –…
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How to keep your home cool on a warming planet

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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 working from home? What is the usual daily temperature in your place? 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。 unless /uhn-LES/ [conjunction] – except if Don’t call me unless it’s a real emergency. energy-efficient /EN-er-jee-ih-FISh-uhnt/ [adjective] – using little electricity, gas, etc. Using energy-efficient electrical appliances reduces the monthly electric bill. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something She’s in London to promote her new book. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set…
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Meet the Olympics superfan who spent $40,000 on tickets

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©Kazunori Takishima 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 play any sport? What is the most exciting Olympic sport for you? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening She doesn’t allow her children to eat sugary foods. spend /spend/ [verb] – to give money as a payment for something She spent a lot of money on food this month. past /past/ [adjective] – used to refer to a period of time before and until…
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