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How our sleep is affected by the seasons

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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 think that changes in weather patterns can affect the quality of your sleep? Do you think the amount of daylight in a day affects the quality of your sleep? 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。 invigorated /in-VIG-uh-reyt-tid / [adjective] – full of life and energy After going for a run in the park, I felt invigorated and full of energy. sluggish /SLUGH-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power After eating a heavy lunch, I felt sluggish and didn’t…
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The spacecraft production line for upcoming Moon missions

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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。 Has space exploration helped us learn about our planet? Is it fun to learn about space? 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。 mention /MEN-shuhn/ [verb] – to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words During the science class, the teacher mentioned that plants need sunlight to grow. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect She is known for being a reliable and trustworthy…
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The High Seas Treaty: A turning point for deep-sea mining

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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 the High Seas Treaty is all about? Have you ever visited an ocean or marine environment that you felt was negatively impacted by human activities? 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。 creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently The forest is home to many different creatures, like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to science The scientists used a lot of scientific equipment to study chemical reaction in the lab. fortunately /FAWR-chuh-nit-lee/ [adverb] – happening…
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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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