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Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall

2024年8月18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 heard of a Broadway show? Is a live performance more special than watching TV or movies? 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。 role /rohl/ [noun] – a part or character played by an actor or actress in a performance In her new movie, she has a leading role. sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – very clear or intense The comedy had a sharp sense of humor that made everyone laugh. criminal /KRIM-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who commits crimes The police arrested the criminal after the bank robbery….
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Bosnian businessman transforms Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into nature park

2024年8月17日

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©REUTERS/Amel Emric 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 Vincent van Gogh? Do you enjoy visiting parks? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside The village was surrounded by lush green hills and a river. hometown /HOHM-toun/ [noun] – the town or city that a person is from, especially the one in which they were born and lived while they were young After many years abroad, she returned to her hometown to…
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Sakura Motoki secures gold as Japan dominates in Paris

2024年8月16日

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©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。 Have you ever watched a wrestling match? Can you name one famous athlete from your country who has won a medal at the Paris Olympics? 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。 compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to take part in a contest or competition Many athletes compete in the annual marathon. match /mach/ [noun] – a contest or competition between two or more people or teams The soccer match was thrilling, with both teams playing very well. opponent /uh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who someone is competing against in…
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition

2024年8月15日

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©AP Photo/Frank Franklin 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。 Did you watch any of the competitions from the 2024 Paris Olympics? Did you know that breakdancing was included for the 2024 Paris Olympics? 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。 defeat /dih-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition They defeated the other players in the game. judge /juhj/ [verb] – to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully The teacher judged the students’ art projects fairly. experienced /ik-SPEER-ee-uhnst/ [adjective]…
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Famous couple dominates Box Office

2024年8月14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。 Is the success of a movie at the box office related to its genre? Does the superhero genre typically perform better at the box office than other genres? 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。 film /film/ [noun] – a movie or a series of moving images shown on television or in a cinema The film about space exploration was shown in theaters worldwide. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage Winning the competition was a major achievement for the team. broad…
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Spicy ramen returns to Copenhagen after partial ban lifted by Danish authorities

2024年8月13日

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©REUTERS/Tom Little 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 spicy food? Do spicy foods have any health benefits? 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。 ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (refuse to allow) something, especially officially The school banned the use of cell phones during class. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Sugar is a common ingredient in many desserts. harbor /HAHR-ber/ [noun] – a place on the coast where ships can dock, sheltered from rough waters The fishermen brought…
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Sweden defeats Germany and Japan in dramatic table tennis semifinals

2024年8月12日

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©REUTERS/Piroschka Vandewouw 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 played table tennis before? Do you follow the Olympics? 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 to make sure it does not occur. She took precautions to prevent any accidents. defeat /dih-FEET/ [noun] – the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail The team faced a tough defeat in the final match. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the work or profession that someone does…
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NASA delays astronauts’ return due to Starliner issues

2024年8月11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。 Would you feel frustrated if you ended up staying in a certain place longer than you intended? Do people face challenges if they have to extend their stay unexpectedly? 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。 postpone /pohst-POHN/ [verb] – to delay an event or action to a later time The teacher decided to postpone the test until next week. test /test / [verb] – to take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something The engineers will test the software to ensure its performance. worn out /WAWRN-OUT/…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

2024年8月10日

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong 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。 Which sport are you most excited to watch at the Olympics? Is fencing widely played 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。 score /skawr/ [verb] – to earn points or achieve a goal in a game or activity The soccer player scored a winning goal in the last minute. touch /tuhch/ [noun] – contacts or interactions with something, especially in sports where players physically hit or connect with an object Each player made touches on the ball during the match. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9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 there common strategies companies use to increase their profits? Is it important for companies to share their profit-increase information with their employees and customers? 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。 high /hahy/ [adjective] – greater than usual or expected; elevated The mountain was so high that it reached the clouds. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money required to purchase or do something The cost of the new phone is $500. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court of law The company is…
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