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Serena Williams to step away from tennis

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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 play tennis? What is your favorite sport? 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 known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of: They will announce the result of the vote tonight. business /BIZ-nis / [noun] – the activity of buying and selling goods and services His business is poultry farming. different /DIF-ruhnt / [adjective] – not the same The two brothers are very different, even though they’re identical twins. write /rahyt/ [verb] – to make marks that represent letters, words, or numbers…
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The best and worst party in history

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© Wikimedia Commons via historyofyesterday.com 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 like attending parties? What was the best party you have attended? 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。 organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen My sister helped organize the party. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Ancient legend says that the river was once home to a goddess. theater /THEE-uh-ter/ [noun] – a cinema The movie is now out in theaters. currency /KUR-uhn-see/ [noun] – the…
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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting

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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 binge-watch? Who is your favorite movie character? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of several series of television programs with the same title and the same characters The third season of my favorite series will be shown tonight. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure I always try to make my lessons enjoyable. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this Do you want to…
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Is dopamine fasting method based on science?

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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 activities do you avoid doing? Have you ever tried fasting? 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。 interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something Her interest in art was from her father. limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] – kept within a particular size, range, time, etc. The room is only limited to 4 people. pleasure /PLEZH-er/ [noun] – enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this He wrote an article…
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International leaders to discuss the protection of the world’s oceans

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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 like going to the sea? What activities do you do when visiting the ocean? 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。 international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country She works for an international company. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed Could you confirm your booking? deep-sea /DEEP-SEE/ [adjective] – happening in or relating to the deep parts of the sea Local activities include sailing and deep-sea fishing. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed…
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Lashing out at staff: How can we avoid it?

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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。 Was there a time you got angry at a service staff? How do you feel when someone gets angry at you? 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。 admit /ad-MIT/ [verb] – to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly I admit that I didn’t tell my parents about this trip. rude /rood/ [adjective] – not polite; offensive or embarrassing Don’t speak while eating. It’s rude. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – a particular way of acting Her good behavior attracts many people. quickly /KWIK-lee/ [adverb] – after only a very short…
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Scientists in Plymouth identify plastics using computers

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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 plastic products? Do you have plastic management 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。 end up /end uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to finally be in a particular place or situation How does the story end up? break down /BREYK-doun/ [phrasal verb] – to divide something into smaller parts Let’s break down the project into smaller parts in order to deal with them one by one. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Please help me remove…
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Can grasshoppers truly take the place of beef?

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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 eat all kinds of food? What kind of food do you hate? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s quite common to see Chinese here in this area. disgusting /dis-GUHS-ting/ [adjective] – extremely unpleasant or unacceptable The fish had a disgusting smell. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She is looking for permanent employment. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

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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 have a pet? What is your favorite dog breed? 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。 beagle /BEE-guhl/ [noun] – a dog with short hair, a black, brown, and white coat, short legs, and long ears My grandparents own a beagle. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation The lifeguards came to their rescue. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to agree to take something They accepted the cat as their own pet. due to /dyoo TOO/ [adjective] – because of…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

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© PR Times via Live Japan 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 like desserts? When was the last time you had a dessert? What was it? 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。 bucket /BUKH-it/ [noun] – a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold The baby cow drank the bucket of milk. wrap /rap/ [noun] – material that is used to cover or protect objects Cover each cupcake with plastic wrap. clearly /KLEER-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see, hear,…
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