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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

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©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) 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 trying food from other countries? Do you think it is fun to learn how food was made in the past? 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。 shop /shop/ [noun] – a place where people buy or sell goods My aunt owns a small flower shop near the train station. quickly /KWIK-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast way or without delay The children cleaned their room quickly before their guests arrived. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity or number of something We used small…
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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

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©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File 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 learned about renewable energy before? Do you know what kind of energy India used most in the past? 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。 cheap /cheep/ [adjective] – costing little money or less than is usual or expected The shoes were cheap at the market. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made My uncle works in a car factory. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for life. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP 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 a large group of insects outside? Do you know any insects that help flowers or plants? 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。 lovebug /LUHV-buhg/ [noun] – a small black insect that flies in pairs and often appears in large numbers Lovebugs fly in pairs during the warm season. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a strong effect or influence on something The storm had a big impact on the town. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that is interesting or enjoyable…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File 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 watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known and recognized by many people That town is famous for its big summer fireworks show. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties I had a problem with my bike on the way home. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people That singer is popular…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

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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 mobile phones been used by your family for a long time? Have you ever used mobile phones for more than just calling? 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。 common /COM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often or found in many places Rain is common in April in many countries. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, movies, games, or fun things that people enjoy The park has music and games for entertainment. powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of strength or control The wind was so powerful that trees fell down….
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave 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 zoo before? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having strong feelings, such as love, hate, or anger She gave an emotional speech at the school event. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from the normal or expected The cat has an unusual black and white face. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing the usual qualities of a person or thing A typical breakfast here is rice and fish….
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

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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 watched a science fiction movie? Do you think mixing science and action makes a movie more fun? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist tested water in the river for pollution. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes phones and sells them in many countries. cliff /klif/ [noun] – a high, steep side of a hill or mountain The man stood near the edge of the…
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

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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 traveled to another country before? Do you know what a visa is used for when traveling? 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。 expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance The school wants to expand the library next year. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time, but not exact The movie starts in approximately ten minutes. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start or create something that is meant to last They will establish a new shop next week. increase…
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New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

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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 taken a direct flight to another country? Do you want to visit a place with a lot of nature, like mountains or icebergs? 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。 government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for a country or area The government plans to build more public parks in the city. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside Many tourists enjoy hiking through mountain villages…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

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©AP Photo/Michel Euler 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 experienced very hot weather in your city? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place A big storm will happen tomorrow night. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body. The temperature is 38°C today. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to…
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