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Vulcano residents evacuate due to high levels of carbon dioxide

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© Shutterstock via britannica.com 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 comes to mind when you hear the term “natural disasters”? What natural disaster does your country often experience? 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。 evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe Locals were ordered to evacuate due to the flood. officer /AW-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a position of authority in an organization The personnel officer who interviewed you will give you feedback. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something,…
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Apple will finally allow you to repair your iPhone on your own

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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 an Apple gadget? Which do you like better, iPhones or other smartphones? 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。 provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need This book provides beneficial information on the services available in the area. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She has a food blog where she posts recipes, cooking suggestions, and restaurant reviews. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of equipment),…
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A UK digital bank moves to a 4-day workweek without cutting pay

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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 often do you go to the bank? Are you usually busy on the weekend? 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。 old-fashioned /ohld-FASH-uhnd/ [adjective] – not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past The hotel offers old-fashioned service. loan /lohn / [noun] – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing We will ask the bank for a…
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The public and private sectors agree to work together to achieve net-zero emissions

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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 an environmentalist? Are you a part of an environmental organization? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit / [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place We plan to move to a warmer climate after we retire. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The government is facing pressure from environmental issues. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose It’s an organization that provides low-income persons with free legal…
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

©BBC via Reuters 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 do you usually celebrate New Year’s Eve? Have you been to New York 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。 crowd /kroud/ [noun] – a large group of people who have come together There were big crowds at the beach this weekend. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need You need to provide a copy of your diploma. unable /uhn-EY-buhl/ [adjective] – to not be able to do something I was unable to find a new dress for the party. within…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years

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©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。 What is your favorite song at the moment? Are there record stores 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely She lived in Hawaii for nearly seven years. sale /seyl/ [noun] – the number of products sold The store had no sales for this week. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work The folk dancers are performing at the plaza. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl / [adjective] – involving more than one country I am working at…
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Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in “Spencer” biopic

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in “Spencer” biopic

©Neon, 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。 What is your favorite movie? How often do you go to movie theaters? 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。 latest /LEY-tist/ [adjective] – newest or most recent or modern Have you seen the latest movie of Tom Cruise? role /rohl/ [noun] – an actor’s part in a film or play My brother plays the role of an Egyptian king in their school play. maiden name /MEYD-n-neym/ [noun] – a woman’s maiden name is the family name she has before she gets married She chooses to still…
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Bucket list: The most beautiful towns in Europe

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© CNN Travel 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 Europe? What country would you like to visit 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。 check out (something) /CHECK-out/ [phrasal verb] – to examine something or visit a place to learn about it Do you want to check out the new bookstore in Shibuya? historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past My father has an interest in historical houses. harbor /HAHR-ber/ [noun] – an area of water next to the coast, often protected from…
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“Eternals” dominates in US box office charts

Eternals dominates in US box office charts

©Marvel Studios 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 comic book? Who is your favorite superhero? 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。 lead /leed/ [verb] – to be in front, to be first, or to be winning The Los Angeles Lakers is leading in the finals. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to take money such as taxes, rents, etc. The company collected a lot of money for its new product. adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity He traveled across countries in his search for adventure. reunite…
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Toshiba confirms breakup plan

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© GETTY IMAGES via 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。 What electronic devices do you own? What electronic device do you use the most? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens Have you been to the new sports facility? It’s huge! raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The government plans to raise taxes next year. timeline /TAHYM-lahyn/ [noun] – a plan that shows how long something will take or when things…
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