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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 about pilots who survived after ejecting underwater? Would you be interested in learning about the psychological impact on pilots who have had to eject underwater? 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。 reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be The reality of the situation is that studying hard for your exams is necessary to achieve good grades. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The progress he made…
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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 a nuclear power plant is? Do you know the role of nuclear power in global energy production and its projected 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。 despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite feeling tired, she studied hard for her upcoming exam. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago Recently, I started learning how to play the guitar. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl,/ [adjective] – important, useful, or…
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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 rice cakes? Have you ever eaten idlis before? 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。 spice up /spahys uhp/ [phrasal verb] – If you spice up something you add excitement or interest to it Maria decided to spice up her presentation by adding some colorful images and fun facts. flour /flouuhr/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. To make a cake, you need flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [noun] – used to refer to 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。 Have you ever owned an indoor plant before? Are you interested in learning about the benefits of having indoor plants? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people It is important to use natural materials like wood and cotton to protect the environment. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence Sarah’s teacher gave her positive feedback on her homework, which made her feel proud of…
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