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Justin Boots launches timeless roper boot collection

2024年2月15日

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©Justin Women’s Red Mckean 7″ Lace-Up Roper 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 worn or seen someone wear roper boots? Do you know about the design and purpose of roper boots? 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。 collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects or designs that are kept together or considered as a group I have a beautiful collection of vintage stamps. updated /uhp-DEY-tid/ [adjective] – made more modern or up-to-date The software has an updated version with new features. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – appropriate or fitting for a particular…
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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14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 familiar with the history of whisky or spirit production in any specific country or region? Do you know about the ingredients used in making different types of whiskies or spirits? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire or need for a particular product or service within a specific market or among consumers The demand for organic produce has been steadily increasing among health-conscious consumers. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it…
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Honda contemplates $14 billion EV production plan in Canada, Nikkei reports

2024年2月13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 come across any specific trends or news stories lately related to electric vehicles or car manufacturing? Are electric vehicles common 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。 financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed The company’s financial situation improved after implementing cost-saving measures. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company will announce its new product line during the press conference tomorrow. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a…
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International Center for Genetic Disease and Abu Dhabi Health Department forge groundbreaking partnership in precision medicine advancements

2024年2月12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 think precision medicine might differ from traditional approaches to healthcare? Is commitment to healthcare innovation crucial? 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry Modern hospitals use advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat patients. product /PROD-uhkt/ [noun] – an article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale The company specializes in creating eco-friendly cleaning products. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established one…
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Study shows turmeric may treat indigestion

2024年2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。 Are you familiar with or have any initial knowledge about ‘turmeric’? Have you ever experienced indigestion? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago She shared the details of her recent trip to Europe, including the breathtaking sights and delicious cuisine. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food Cinnamon is a popular spice used in both sweet and savory dishes for its distinctive warm flavor. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb]…
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A new agreement shapes the future of artificial intelligence in Europe

2024年2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。 Do you know what “artificial intelligence” means? Have you ever heard about machines doing smart tasks on their own? 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The successful completion of the group project was the result of a collaborative effort by the entire team. intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt / [adjective] – showing intelligence, or being able to learn and understand things easily The new computer system is designed to be more intelligent and capable of learning from user interactions. introduced…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) 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 an ‘exoplanet’ before? Do you know what makes exoplanets different from regular planets? 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。 condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The old house was in poor condition, with peeling paint and a leaking roof. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else I am connected to this phone. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – a mixture of gases that surrounds any…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2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。 Are there benefits of indoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? 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。 dweller /DWEL-er / [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt / [noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better The student showed continuous improvement in his grades. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2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 heard of red fire ants before? Do you know where red fire ants come from? 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。 painful /PEYN-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing emotional or physical pain When I accidentally touched the hot stove, it was very painful. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in this tropical region is hot and humid throughout the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The issue of…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO 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 believe that wages in your industry or field are fair and competitive? Do you believe that wages should be adjusted for inflation over time? 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。 raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The company implemented a new marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and attract a larger customer base. minimum /MIN-uh-muhm/ [adjective] – the lowest or smallest amount, quantity, or degree that is acceptable, allowed, or possible in a particular context The company…
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