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©Chris Middleton 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 tried a Vietnamese dish? Are you familiar with the traditional Vietnamese dish called Thịt Kho? 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。 method /METH-uhd / [noun] – a particular way of doing something: One effective method for learning new vocabulary is to make flashcards and review them regularly. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself I love the flavor of chocolate ice cream; it’s sweet and delicious. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something In some cultures, the…
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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 fossil fuels are? Do you believe achieving zero emissions is possible? 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。 disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to not have the same opinion, idea, etc. They often disagree on which movie to watch because they have different preferences. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [KLAHY-mit] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in this region is very hot and sunny during the summer months. argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of…
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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 gone on a deep-sea diving excursion for tourism purposes? Do you believe deep-sea tourism can contribute to a better understanding of marine life? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation Tourism is the act of traveling to different places for leisure and exploring new cultures and attractions. peace /pees/ [noun] – the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or…
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©Johnny Stockshooter/Alamy 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 already seen a floating highway? Is a floating highway a type of transportation infrastructure built above water bodies? 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。 sparkling /SPAHRK-ling/ [adjective] – shining brightly with flashes of light or reflecting light in a glittering or shimmering way The stars in the night sky were sparkling, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing view for everyone to admire. engineering /en-juh-NEER-ing/ [noun] – the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such…
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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 feel extreme temperatures or weather conditions in your surroundings? Does climate change have any impact on wildlife and ecosystems? 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove or say that something is true The weather report confirms that it will rain today. reduced /ruh-DOOST/ [adjective] – less than before or less than usual I have a reduced amount of homework today, so I can relax. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as…
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©ADB SEADS 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 a disease called polio? Do you know that polio has different variants? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt / [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team after months of hard work and practice. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort traveling The message reached her just in time for her birthday. tiny…
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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。 Can the color of your swimwear affect your visibility and make it easier for others to spot you in emergency situations? Can wearing swimwear in a certain color help you blend in with your surroundings and avoid potential dangers? 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。 fashionable /FASH-uh-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are in fashion Sarah wore a fashionable dress to the school party, and all her friends complimented her on how stylish she looked. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or…
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