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© 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。 Have you ever received an award or a recognition in your life? How did you feel about it? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted to exit through the small window. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we wait for the others before we come up with a decision. well-known /WEl-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The restaurant…
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© 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 like attending events? What kind of events do you like attending to? 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。 encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something It’s important to encourage people to do their best in everything they do. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology helps us in many ways. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at…
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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 public transportation do you usually ride? Do you often stay inside your house or apartment during the pandemic? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something What is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading? urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – very important and needing attention immediately We have an urgent meeting right now. Please be at the meeting room. non-essential /non-uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – not necessary All non-essential travels in the whole country is prohibited. several…
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© Liu Zhongjun 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 like traveling? Have you traveled to other cities in Japan? 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。 believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true, correct, or real Her husband always believes in what she says. busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing The woman has been busy these past few weeks because of the project. realize /REE-uh-lahyz / [verb] – to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly The…
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