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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 extremely heavy rainfall causing problems in a city? Do you think record-breaking rainfall could lead to any serious issues in a place? 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。 event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The event highlighted new renewable energy solutions. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor event continued as planned. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone…
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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 an earthquake is? Have you ever felt the ground shaking like it’s moving beneath your feet? 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。 death /deth/ [noun] – the end of life The sudden earthquake in the small village led to the tragic deaths of several residents. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The powerful tornado had the ability to destroy entire houses within seconds. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone…
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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 use TikTok? Are you concerned about cybersecurity? 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。 application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose The new application simplifies the process of managing finances by offering various tools and features. strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey The school has a strict policy regarding uniform requirements and punctuality. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in…
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©Peter Foulds/Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society 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 about a bird called Pūteketeke? Do you know why the Pūteketeke bird is special or unique? 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。 vote /voht/ [noun] – the act of showing your choice or opinion in an election or meeting by writing an X on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up Citizens cast their vote to express their choice for the next community leader. habit /HAB-it / [noun] – something that you do…
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