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Singapore restaurant pioneers insect cuisine following new food authority approval

2024年8月5日

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©REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo 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 there a restaurant in your area that offers unusual or exotic dishes? Do you think insects will become more common in dishes 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。 menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant The chef added several new items to the restaurant’s menu for the summer season. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal Her grandmother’s homemade dishes are the highlight of every…
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Wet summer triggers surge in Midwest Mushroom poisoning cases

2024年8月4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 the dangers of eating wild mushrooms? Do you know any safety tips for identifying safe mushrooms? 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。 mushroom /MUHSH-room/ [noun] – a fungus with a stem, cap, and gills, typically found growing on the ground or on decaying matter We found a big mushroom in the garden after the rain. mild /mahyld/ [adjective] – not severe and generally not life-threatening She had a mild headache after the long day at school. stomachache /STUHM-uhk-eyk/ [noun] – a pain in the stomach…
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Robert Downey Jr. reveals return to Marvel as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con

2024年8月3日

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©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo 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 follow news about Marvel movies? Do you know who Robert Downey Jr. is? 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。 shock /shok/ [verb] – to make someone feel upset or surprised The sudden announcement of the concert cancellation shocked the entire audience. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – models, statues, or representations of characters or people The museum displayed ancient figures carved from stone, each with intricate designs. audience /AW-dee-uhns / [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a…
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New giant planet discovered by NASA

2024年8月2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 interested in outer space? Did you know that there are more planets in outer space beyond our solar system? 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。 earth /urth/ [noun] – the planet on which we live; the third planet from the sun We live on Earth, which has water and air. although /awl-THOH/ [conjunction] – used to introduce a fact that makes the other part of the sentence surprising Although it was rainy, we went outside. southern /SUHTH-ern/ [adjective] – located in or toward the south We traveled…
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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

2024年8月1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 the Apollo 11 mission? Are you interested in outer space? 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。 anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a day when we remember or celebrate something important that happened on that day in a previous year My parents’ wedding anniversary is on July 20th. landing /LAN-ding/ [noun] – the act of bringing an aircraft down to the ground after a flight The plane’s landing was smooth and quick. take place /teyk pleys/ [verb] – happened, occurred The meeting took place at 2 PM….
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

2024年7月31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。 Have you ever visited a brewery? Is sake the most popular alcoholic drink 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。 explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail She explains the rules of the game before we start playing. narrow /NAR-oh/ [adjective] – having a small width in relation to length or height; not wide The narrow path through the forest was lined with wildflowers. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the necessary items for a particular purpose or…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

2024年7月30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 Ernest Hemingway and his writing style? Do you know of any authors who have had a significant influence on literature or culture? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to show that something is important or good by doing something special We will celebrate her birthday with a big party. birth /burth/ [noun] – the time when a baby is born The baby’s birth was announced in the newspaper. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/ [noun] – written works, especially those considered to have high artistic…
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Zoo keeps animals cool during summer heat

2024年7月29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 enjoy summer? Do you like going outside? 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。 frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – changed into ice or very cold because of being frozen We had a frozen dessert after dinner. extremely /ik-STREEM-lee/ [adverb] – to a very great degree; very It is extremely hot today, so wear light clothes. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to be in charge of or to handle something He is managing the store very well. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – ways of doing something or techniques She tried different methods…
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“Shogun” and “The Bear” garner multiple TV Emmy nominations

2024年7月28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。 Have you ever seen an award show? Do you stream shows online? 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。 historical /hi-STOR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past The historical museum has many old artifacts from ancient Egypt. drama /DRAH-muh/ [noun] – a play in a theatre or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally She loves acting in school drama performances. comedy /KOM-i-dee/ [noun] – a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action…
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China embarks on gradual retirement age reform to address pension pressures

2024年7月27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。 Have you ever thought about how long you might work before retiring? What is the retirement age 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company announced a new product launch next month. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly or steadily over a period of time The company is gradually improving its customer service. retire /ri-TIRE/ [verb] – to stop working after reaching a certain age He plans to retire next year after working…
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