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Japan faces severe rice shortage amid extreme weather and rising demand

2024年9月2日

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©REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan 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 consider rice to be an essential food? Do you think researchers can find solutions to problems caused by environmental changes? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important or significant; requiring careful consideration or attention They had a serious discussion about the future of their business. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] – the standard or degree of excellence of something; how good or bad something is The quality of the materials used in the construction was very high. reserve /ri-ZURV/ [noun] – the supply…
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Tomatina festival paints Bunol red with tomato fun and global cheers

2024年9月1日

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©REUTERS/Eva Manez 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 festivals a good way to bring people together? Have you ever traveled to another city or country to attend a festival? 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。 involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include or engage as a necessary part or consequence The job involves a lot of travel. lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The lively music made everyone dance. truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods The trucks arrived…
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116-year-old Japanese woman officially named world’s oldest living person by Guinness

2024年8月31日

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©(City of Ashiya 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 heard of the Guinness World Records? Can you give me one thing you want to do or still plan to do even as you grow older? 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。 title /TAHYT-l/ [noun] – a designation or honor granted to someone, often based on an achievement or distinction She won the title of Employee of the Month for her hard work. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or…
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Paris Paralympic opening ceremony set to challenge views on disabilities

2024年8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 the Paralympic Games? Can you name any sports included in the Paralympic Games? 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。 schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to arrange or plan an event to take place at a particular time Please schedule the meeting for next Monday morning. take place /teyk pleys/ [phrasal verb] – to happen, especially after being planned or expected The concert will take place in the park. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent a particular idea or time…
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Amphibious car parade ends in Amsterdam due to new emission rules

2024年8月29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 seen a parade that happens on water? Do some cars can drive both on land and in water? 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。 current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening or existing now; in the present time The current weather is perfect for a day at the beach. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – machines, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on roads Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people look for eco-friendly transportation options. organizer /AWR-guh-nahy-zer/ [noun] – a…
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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research

2024年8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。 Do you know about the role of journalism in society? Are you familiar with some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? 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 officially inform people The teacher will announce the winner today. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone with something Can you assist me with this math problem? difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy; hard to do or understand This puzzle is very difficult to solve. collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to…
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Hong Kong welcomes birth of giant panda twins from oldest first-time mother

2024年8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 seen pandas in person? How would you describe a panda in one word? 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or extent The giant robot towered over the city skyline. twin /twin/ [noun] – a baby born at the same time as another baby from the same mother She has some differences with her twin. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship / [noun] – the way in which two or more people or things are connected Their relationship grew stronger over the years…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26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 volcanoes dangerous to people living nearby? Can scientists predict when a volcano will erupt? 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。 ash cloud /ash kloud / [noun phrase] – a cloud of ash created by volcanic eruptions, which can spread over large areas The ash cloud covered the city for days. kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun ] – a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters The park is five kilometers from my house. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen They had to cancel the…
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Spanish laboratory fights dengue with mosquito sterilization initiative

2024年8月25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 using insects to control health problems? Can climate change affect how often some diseases happen? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The chemistry students spent hours in the laboratory working on their experiments. fever /FEE-ver/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual She had a high fever and needed…
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Stonehenge’s altar stone traveled over 460 miles from Scotland, reveals new research

2024年8月24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 or seen Stonehenge? Can you name one famous ancient monument or structure 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。 mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mystery. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author published her first novel last year. dig /dig/…
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