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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

2024年7月31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 visited a brewery? Is sake the most popular alcoholic drink 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。 explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail She explains the rules of the game before we start playing. narrow /NAR-oh/ [adjective] – having a small width in relation to length or height; not wide The narrow path through the forest was lined with wildflowers. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the necessary items for a particular purpose or…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

2024年7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 Ernest Hemingway and his writing style? Do you know of any authors who have had a significant influence on literature or culture? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to show that something is important or good by doing something special We will celebrate her birthday with a big party. birth /burth/ [noun] – the time when a baby is born The baby’s birth was announced in the newspaper. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/ [noun] – written works, especially those considered to have high artistic…
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Zoo keeps animals cool during summer heat

2024年7月29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 enjoy summer? Do you like going outside? 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。 frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – changed into ice or very cold because of being frozen We had a frozen dessert after dinner. extremely /ik-STREEM-lee/ [adverb] – to a very great degree; very It is extremely hot today, so wear light clothes. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to be in charge of or to handle something He is managing the store very well. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – ways of doing something or techniques She tried different methods…
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“Shogun” and “The Bear” garner multiple TV Emmy nominations

2024年7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。 Have you ever seen an award show? Do you stream shows online? 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。 historical /hi-STOR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past The historical museum has many old artifacts from ancient Egypt. drama /DRAH-muh/ [noun] – a play in a theatre or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally She loves acting in school drama performances. comedy /KOM-i-dee/ [noun] – a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action…
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China embarks on gradual retirement age reform to address pension pressures

2024年7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 thought about how long you might work before retiring? What is the retirement age 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company announced a new product launch next month. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly or steadily over a period of time The company is gradually improving its customer service. retire /ri-TIRE/ [verb] – to stop working after reaching a certain age He plans to retire next year after working…
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Portugal targets 93% renewable electricity by 2030 amidst revised green hydrogen goals

2024年7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。 Have you heard about any government plans to increase renewable energy usage? Can you name one example of renewable energy? 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。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles, used for power The sudden power outage left the entire neighborhood without electricity for hours. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to re-examine and make alterations to (written or printed matter) The teacher asked the students to revise their essays before the final submission. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – devices that…
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Tiger Woods commits to continued golf career despite challenges

2024年7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 played golf? Is golf popular 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。 tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left She has won several chess tournaments in her career. succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – to achieve a desired outcome; to accomplish something With determination and hard work, she will succeed in her business. enter /EN-ter/ [verb] – to…
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Bike polo grows in Moscow’s community

2024年7月24日

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©REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 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 heard of bike polo? Do you like playing traditional sports? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing Many families have a traditional meal on holidays. score /skawr/ [verb] – to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game She managed to score the winning goal in the last minute. crash /krash/…
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Ants’ clever ways of surviving challenge traditional views on animal empathy

2024年7月23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 you interested in learning about animal behavior? Do insects have the ability to cure illnesses or injuries? 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。 biology /bahy-OL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the natural processes of living things She decided to major in biology because of her fascination with plants and animals. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Please remove your shoes before entering the house. inch /inch/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot…
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Desert moss from Xinjiang may hold key to Mars colonization, study reveals

2024年7月22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。 What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of the planet Mars? Do you believe that humans can live on Mars 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。 dryness /DRAI-nuhs/ [noun] – the state or condition of being dry; lack of moisture The desert’s extreme dryness made it difficult for any vegetation to survive. lose /looz/ [verb] – to experience a reduction or depletion of something After the severe drought, the crops began to lose their vitality due to lack of water. freezer…
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