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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18日

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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 watch movies with subtitles? Do elderly people in your country watch a lot of TV? 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。 audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc. The audience began clapping and jumping. respondent /ri-SPON-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who answers a request for information Sheila needs 33 respondents for her research. distracting /dih-STRAKT-ing/ [adjective] – making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something Tina finds bright…
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in “Wicked” musical film

2021年11月17日

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in Wicked musical film

©Art Streiber/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Terrell Mullin 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 watching movies? Who is your favorite actress? 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。 artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – someone who performs music Taylor Swift is my favorite artist. Her songs are so relatable. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story I will play the character of a queen in our school play. previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to I previously worked as a tour guide….
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Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time in 15 months

2021年11月16日

Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

©Kyodo News via The Japan Times 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 things in Japan getting back to normal now? Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give a description of something or information about it to someone The group will report on its research next month. suffer /SUHF-er/ [verb] – to experience physical or mental pain Jamie’s dad suffered from colon cancer. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less You need to decrease the amount of sugar…
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The promising future of Japan’s traditional crafts

2021年11月15日

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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 bought any handmade products? What handmade product is your favorite? 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。 region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – an area of a country, especially one that has a particular characteristic or is known for something Shikoku is Japan’s smallest region and island. bamboo /bam-BOO/ [noun] – a tall grass that grows in hotter regions and that has hard, hollow stems, or the stems of this plant That table is made of bamboo. lantern /LAN-tern/ [noun] – a light inside a container that has a handle…
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What would the world be like if teens were in charge?

2021年11月14日

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©BBC News 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 to become a leader? Would you prefer to have a younger boss? 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。 opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something Everyone will have an opportunity to give their opinion. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It is our responsibility to protect the…
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World food prices hit a new 10-year high, UN says

2021年11月13日

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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 cereals for breakfast? When do you usually visit the grocery? 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/ [verb] – to increase The temperature has risen three degrees. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something available Mangoes may be in short supply this summer. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc. The aircraft carries a crew of nine. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or…
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Malta welcomes travelers back safely

2021年11月12日

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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 your country already opened its borders to tourists? Have you already been vaccinated? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another Have you been stopped at the border? region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided Guangxi is one of China’s regions that has the freedom to govern itself. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from…
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World’s best cheese for 2021 announced

2021年11月11日

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© via CNN 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 cheese? Do enjoy watching cooking shows? 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。 beat /beet/ [verb] – to defeat or do better than Tony beat me at chess this afternoon. entry /EN-tree/ [noun] – a piece of work that you do in order to take part in a competition, or the act of taking part in a competition 30 students submitted their entries for the art contest. champion /CHAM-pee-uhn / [noun] – someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all…
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La Paz, Bolivia hit by high levels of UV radiation

2021年11月10日

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© Claudia Morales/Reuters via CNN news 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 hot weather? What do you usually do when the weather is hot? 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。 ordinarily /awr-dn-AIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – usually Ordinarily, we go to the cinema every Sunday. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice We were advised to stay at home. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Many families lost their homes due to the recent flood. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening at a later time than expected or…
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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

2021年11月9日

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 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 Facebook account? Do you think Facebook is helpful to many people? 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 something known or tell people about something officially The winners will be announced tomorrow. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to make it possible for someone to communicate Social media is very helpful in connecting to our loved ones. digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using or relating to digital signals and computer technology Digital television has been around for some time now….
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