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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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Astronauts remain stranded in space due to technical difficulties

2024年8月8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。 Could technical issues with their spacecraft cause astronauts to become stranded in space? Is it important for astronauts to stay calm during emergencies in space? 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。 return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to go back to a place after being away We hope the astronauts will return to Earth soon. capsule /KAP-suhl/ [noun] – a small container or a space vehicle designed to carry people or things The astronaut entered the space capsule for the mission. last /last/ [verb] – to continue for a period of…
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Wildfire threatens one of California’s endangered species

2024年8月7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 an endangered species before? Have you ever seen the impacts that a disaster had on nature, especially animals? 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。 salmon /SAM-uhn/ [noun] – a medium-sized fish with pink flesh that lives in the sea but swims up rivers to lay its eggs The chef cooked a fresh salmon for dinner. efforts /EF-erts/ [noun] – the physical or mental energy that you need to do something We appreciate your efforts in cleaning the park. though /thoh/ [conjunction] – despite the fact…
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Young gymnast Shinnosuke Oka secures gold in Paris Olympics

2024年8月6日

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©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli 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 having previous competition experience necessary for Olympic athletes? 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。 talented /TAL-uhn-tid/ [adjective] – with talent; able or skillful The talented pianist played a beautiful solo at the concert. skill /skil/ [noun] – the ability to do something well, usually as a result of experience or training Her skills in computer programming are highly sought after by tech companies. perfectly /PUR-fikt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is without any mistakes…
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Singapore restaurant pioneers insect cuisine following new food authority approval

2024年8月5日

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©REUTERS/Edgar Su/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。 Is there a restaurant in your area that offers unusual or exotic dishes? Do you think insects will become more common in dishes in the future? 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。 menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant The chef added several new items to the restaurant’s menu for the summer season. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal Her grandmother’s homemade dishes are the highlight of every…
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Wet summer triggers surge in Midwest Mushroom poisoning cases

2024年8月4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 dangers of eating wild mushrooms? Do you know any safety tips for identifying safe mushrooms? 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。 mushroom /MUHSH-room/ [noun] – a fungus with a stem, cap, and gills, typically found growing on the ground or on decaying matter We found a big mushroom in the garden after the rain. mild /mahyld/ [adjective] – not severe and generally not life-threatening She had a mild headache after the long day at school. stomachache /STUHM-uhk-eyk/ [noun] – a pain in the stomach…
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