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Friendship: More than just a source of joy

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 your friendships helped you cope with stressful or challenging situations? Can positive friendships lead to healthier lifestyle choices and habits? 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。 cherish /CHER-ish/ [verb] – to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you I cherish the friendship we have built over the years. friendship /FREND-ship/ [noun] – a friendly relationship, or the state of being friends My best friend and I have a strong friendship because we trust and support each other. connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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India’s slowest train journey

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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 slow trains before? Have you ever ridden on a slow train 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [noun] – a feeling of great surprise and admiration caused by seeing or experiencing something that is strange and new When I visited Paris for the first time, I felt a sense of wonder as I gazed upon the Eiffel Tower. attraction /uh-TRAK-shuhn / [noun] – something that makes people want to go to a place or do a particular thing The city’s main…
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Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in climate change?

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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。 Is it important to consider the long-term consequences of our actions on the environment? Do you believe we have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations? 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。 argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing My friends had an argument about which football team was the best. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something The new library provides free access to a variety of books and resources. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to…
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Bushcraft: A trending outdoor activity

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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 heard about bushcraft before? Do you have any experience with camping or wilderness survival skills? 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。 escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from something, or to avoid something During the fire drill, the students had to quickly escape from the building and gather outside. outdoors /out-DAWRZ/ [noun] – outside I love to spend time outdoors, especially when the weather is nice. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to feel close to someone or have a good relationship with them I really connect with…
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German treatment center for burned-out parents

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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。 Is burnout among parents a common issue? Can burnout lead to physical health problems? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase The temperature is expected to rise tomorrow, so don’t forget to bring your water bottle. clinic /KLIN-ik/ [noun] – a building, often part of a hospital, to which people can go for medical care or advice relating to a particular condition My aunt went to the clinic to get her flu shot. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired After running the marathon, I…
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The progressive city that few are aware 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 heard of a progressive city that is not well-known? Have you ever visited or lived in a city that you would consider to be progressive? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken Our family is going on a vacation to a beautiful destination in the mountains next month. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition After finishing her work, Sarah remained…
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What are the countries that families choose to move to?

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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。 Is moving to a new country a difficult process for families? Do families usually move to countries that are similar to their own in terms of culture and language? 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。 decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Making a decision can be difficult, but it’s important to weigh your options carefully before choosing. abroad /uh-BRAWD/ [adverb] – in or to a foreign country or countries My sister is studying abroad in France this semester, and…
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Cities designed to be reusable

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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 disassembling cities before? Can disassembling cities help lessen the environmental impact? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The population of the city has grown rapidly over the last few years. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit The new housing development on the outskirts of town is expected to provide affordable homes for many families. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun]…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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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 used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

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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 visited a ski resort before? Would you be interested in trying out snowboarding instead of skiing on your next ski resort visit? 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。 resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sports, or another stated purpose We decided to go to a beach resort for our summer vacation. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The school principal addressed the issue of bullying during the assembly. natural /NACH-er-uh/…
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