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Fire engulfs Miniland at Legoland Denmark, causing extensive damage to famous Lego replicas

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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 aware of any common causes of fire incidents? Should theme parks have regular inspections of their electrical equipment? 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。 probably /PROB-uh-blee / [adverb] – likely to happen or be true She will probably arrive late for the meeting. charge /chahrj/ [verb] – to put electricity into a battery or device so that it can work Don’t forget to charge your phone overnight. catch /kach/ [verb] – to capture or record visually or in some form of media. The photographer caught the beauty…
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Cities tackle methane emissions from organic waste

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©REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya 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 familiar with any cities in the Global South? Have you come across any initiatives or practices in waste management in our 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a document that presents information in a formatted and organized manner, often used to communicate findings or recommendations from a study or investigation The team submitted their final report on the marketing campaign, which detailed its successes and areas for improvement. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [verb] – to say what you expect to happen in…
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Individuals embrace No-Buy Challenge

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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 the term “no-buy challenge”? Have you attempted a similar challenge before? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing Wearing oversized clothes became a trend among teenagers. stuff /stuhf/ [noun] – miscellaneous items; things of little importance or value She packed her stuff and left for the trip. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates We need to protect the environment by reducing…
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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety

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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 think Mount Fuji is an important place in Japan? Do you think hikers face challenges when climbing Mount Fuji? 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。 spot /spot/ [noun] – available positions or places There are a few spots left for the last-minute climbers on Mount Fuji. overnight /OH-ver-nahyt/ [adjective] – for or during the night We decided to take an overnight trip to the mountains. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wearing a helmet can help prevent head injuries….
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change

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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 is your favorite Hollywood film? Does it include issues about climate change? 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。 topic /TOP-ik / [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied The students discussed the topic of climate change in their science class. site /sayht/ [noun] – a website The new shopping site offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. studio /STOO-dee-oh/ [noun] – a place where music, television, or film recordings are made The film was shot in a studio in Los Angeles. compare…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

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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 about “gene editing”? Do you agree that technology can make crops healthier and stronger? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a business or company The law firm hired three new attorneys to handle the increasing number of cases. crop /krop/ [noun] – the produce of cultivated plants, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, harvested during a particular season or year The farmer was pleased with the bountiful crop of apples this year, which surpassed last year’s harvest. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Toyota advances electric innovation with Hilux BEV testing in Thailand

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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/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。 Have you heard about any recent developments in vehicle technology? Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? 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。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a motor vehicle designed for carrying goods and materials The delivery company bought a new truck to handle the increased volume of shipments. sales /seyl/ [noun] – the number of items sold The company experienced a surge in sales after launching their new product. rising /RAHY-zing / [adjective] – increasing in power, influence, or popularity The rising cost…
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Controversy surrounds barrier blocking Mt. Fuji view amid tourist influx

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 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 think popular tourist destinations can affect the local communities and environments where they are located? Do you think a surge in tourism could benefit a country’s economy? 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。 spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place She found a sunny spot to sit and read her book. install /in-STAWL/ [verb] – to put in place or set up for use or service Before moving into the new house, they need to install a security system to ensure their safety. rise /rahyz/…
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Rare hoodwinker sunfish found stranded on Southern California beach, sparks international scientific collaboration

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©Thomas Turner, UC Santa Barbara 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。 What is your favorite sea creature? What rare species do you know of? 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。 intern /IN-turn/ [noun] – a student or recent graduate working as a trainee in a particular profession or organization Sarah worked as an intern at the hospital last summer. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not habitually or commonly occurring or done It’s unusual to see snow in this area during spring. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – a living being, especially an animal The forest is…
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Forecasters predict quieter hurricane season for Hawaii amidst El Nino to La Nina shift

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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 what a hurricane is? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – someone who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject Sarah is an expert in gardening and can answer all your questions about plants. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow We had to cancel our picnic because of the approaching storm. El Nino…
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