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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions

2024年9月10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 thought about studying in another country? Do you believe that working in a different country offers valuable life experiences? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country He applied for a tourist visa to visit France during the summer holidays. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She couldn’t attend the meeting because she had a previous engagement. reduce /ri-DOOS/…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues

2024年9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。 Do astronauts or mission control teams have a specific protocol for responding when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Are technical issues in spacecraft more challenging to resolve than problems on Earth? 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。 risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of something bad happening The climb was risky due to the slippery rocks. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry He gave a technical explanation of how the machine works. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the…
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Clooney and Pitt reunite at Venice Film Festival

2024年9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。 Do international film festivals have a purpose? Have you ever watched a film that was featured in an international film 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about something with someone Students discuss their homework with each other after class. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz / [verb] – to give special attention to something The coach emphasizes teamwork during practice sessions. cooperate /koh-OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to work together with others for a common goal The group members cooperate to finish the project on time. importance /im-PAWR-tns/…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

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©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) 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 watched the Paralympic Games? Have you heard about the different sports featured in the Paralympics? 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。 silence /SAHY-luhns/ [noun] – a period without any sound; complete quiet After the meeting, there was an awkward silence in the room. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone She decided to encourage her friend to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow or give permission for something The restaurant permits pets…
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Climate change impacts cabbage quality in South Korea, affecting kimchi production

2024年9月6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 eaten kimchi? Does your country have a similar dish to kimchi? 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。 rising /RAHY-zing/ [adjective] – increasing in height, level, or intensity The rising temperature is causing the ice to melt faster than usual. cucumber /KYOO-kuhm-ber/ [noun] – a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads She sliced the cucumber for the fresh summer salad. drop /drop/ [verb] – to fall or decrease in amount or level The temperature is expected to drop significantly…
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Fans line up early for Shohei Ohtani and Decoy bobblehead at Dodger Stadium

2024年9月5日

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©Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports 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 of Shohei Ohtani? How would you describe Shohei Ohtani 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。 form /fawrm/ [verb] – to arrange or organize into a specific shape or structure The students formed a line outside the auditorium before the school play began. trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties She had trouble understanding the complex instructions. joke /johk/ [verb] – to make a humorous or playful remark about something She joked about her slow cooking skills, saying it took…
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Study says women should check heart disease risks in their 30s

2024年9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。 Have you ever heard about how heart disease is detected or prevented in women? Does finding health issues early help improve long-term health? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider She suggested taking a break after working for two hours straight. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or estimate that something will happen in the future based on current evidence or trends The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] –…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

2024年9月3日

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©NASA 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。 Do you know what space rovers are? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star Earth is the third planet from the Sun. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Dinosaurs lived in an ancient time, millions…
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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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