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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 foresight is? Does foresight help create a better 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。 ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Sarah has the ability to play the piano beautifully. shape /sheyp / [verb] – to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone’s character My parents have always shaped my values and taught me to be kind to others. knowledge /NOL-ij/ [noun] – understanding of or information about a…
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©Narih Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 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 “cancel culture”? Do you think “cancel culture” is a healthy way of online interaction? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried The doctor expressed concern over the patient’s high blood pressure and advised lifestyle changes. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – by many The research findings were widely accepted in the scientific community and influenced further studies in the field. aspect…
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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 wild animals are? Can people and wild animals live together? 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。 wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf/ [noun] – animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions The remote island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, deer, and birds. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago He recently started taking guitar lessons and is making good progress. attack /uh-TAK/ [verb] – to try to hurt or defeat…
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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 a jellyfish in person? Do you know if jellyfish is commonly consumed in certain cultures or countries? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist used a microscope to observe tiny cells and discover new things about how living things work. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently We saw a strange creature with long ears and a fluffy tail running through 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 like using AI? When do you use AI at work/school? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree / [noun] – the people and activities involved in one type of business: The tourism industry in our city provides many job opportunities for local residents, such as working in hotels and restaurants. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Sarah couldn’t decide which movie to watch, so she asked her friends for help in making her decision. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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©Hemis/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 ever visited a geological wonder? Have you ever hiked or explored a geological wonder? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der / [noun] – an object that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration The grand castle stood before them, a wonder of architecture and history, leaving them in awe. tower /TOU-er/ [noun] – a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone The tall tower in the center of the city offers a magnificent…
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