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©REUTERS/Alfredo Galarza 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 “taricayas” before? Do you know what type of thing or animal “taricayas” refers 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。 protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage Parents must do their best to protect their children from danger. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – a change that results from a specific action or cause The new law had a positive effect on the environment by reducing pollution. heat /heet / [noun] – the quality of being hot;…
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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 where penguins primarily live, and what kind of environment they are adapted to? Have you heard or read anything about penguins facing challenges or changes in their environment? 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。 penguin /peng-gwin/ [noun] – a flightless bird native to the Southern Hemisphere, especially Antarctica, known for its upright stance and distinctive black-and-white plumage The zoo organized a special exhibit featuring adorable penguins from Antarctica. adaptive /uh-DAP-tiv / [adjective] – having the ability to adjust or change behavior in response to different conditions…
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©REUTERS/Catarina Demony 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 read about extraordinary achievements or records held by individuals or animals? Do you follow Guinness World Records (GWR) and the records they feature? 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 name or label given to something, often to indicate its specific status, position, or achievement She earned the title of “Employee of the Month” for her outstanding performance at work. name /neym/ [verb] – to identify or specify The detective used fingerprints to name the suspect…
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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 considered studying abroad? Have you heard of instances where political issues between countries influenced students’ decisions to study abroad? 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。 decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – a reduction The decrease in temperature signaled the arrival of winter. apply /uh-PLAHY/ [verb] – to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form She applied for a scholarship by submitting a detailed application and supporting documents. involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to have a connection or association with certain actions or events…
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©REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 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 a giraffe named Benito? Do you think Benito might have any special abilities? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to confront or experience something challenging or difficult She had to face her fear of heights when climbing the mountain. southeast /south-EEST/ [adjective] – the direction between south and east The sun rises in the southeast every morning. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or condition The comfortable shoes were suitable for a long…
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