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Can grasshoppers truly take the place of beef?

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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 all kinds of food? What kind of food do you hate? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s quite common to see Chinese here in this area. disgusting /dis-GUHS-ting/ [adjective] – extremely unpleasant or unacceptable The fish had a disgusting smell. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She is looking for permanent employment. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

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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 have a pet? What is your favorite dog breed? 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。 beagle /BEE-guhl/ [noun] – a dog with short hair, a black, brown, and white coat, short legs, and long ears My grandparents own a beagle. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation The lifeguards came to their rescue. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to agree to take something They accepted the cat as their own pet. due to /dyoo TOO/ [adjective] – because of…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

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© PR Times via Live Japan 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 desserts? When was the last time you had a dessert? What was it? 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。 bucket /BUKH-it/ [noun] – a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold The baby cow drank the bucket of milk. wrap /rap/ [noun] – material that is used to cover or protect objects Cover each cupcake with plastic wrap. clearly /KLEER-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see, hear,…
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Rangers to use AI to help protect India’s tigers

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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 tiger in real life? Do you support wildlife conservation? 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。 provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need We must provide housing for the poor. injure /IN-jerd/ [IN-jerd] – hurt or physically harmed The doctor said that she should stay in bed to rest her injured back. carry out /KAR-ee out/ [verb] – to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do They failed…
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Robots in towns

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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 science fiction? Are you a fan of robots? 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。 robot /ROH-bot / [noun] – a machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically The robot was programmed to copy human movements. science fiction /SAHY-uhns FIK-shuhn/ [noun] – books, movies, or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about space travel or other planets He’s a great reader of science fiction. delivery /dih-LIV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of taking goods, letters, packages, etc. to people’s houses or…
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Airbnb bookings surpass record as travel recovers

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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 traveling? What is your favorite travel destination? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for goods or services that customers want to buy or use Demand for products made out of recycled materials is increasing. rental /REN-tl/ [noun] – the act of renting, an amount paid in rent, or something rented Does the price include car rental? booking /BOOK-ing/ [noun] – an arrangement you make to have a hotel room, tickets, etc. at a particular time in the future A late…
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The behind-the-scenes of being a social media influencer

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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 follow any social media influencers? Have you thought about being a social media influencer? 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。 unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not treating everyone the same; unfair Bernie and Adam receive unequal treatment at school. color /KUHL-er/ [noun] – the natural color of a person’s skin, especially when considered in terms of race Southeast Asians normally have darker colors than other Asians. bullying /BOOL-ee/ [noun] – the behavior of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing that person…
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Boy rides bike 1,000 miles for animal charity

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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 how to ride a bike? Have you seen a hedgehog? 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。 intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt/ [adjective] – showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily Jack is the most intelligent student in his class. wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf / [noun] – animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions Pesticides kill birds, fish, and wildlife. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully…
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Netflix and Microsoft collaborate on a lower-cost plan with advertisements

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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 watching movies/series? Are you subscribed to Netflix? 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。 provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need The book provides useful information about the forest. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [uh-NOUNS] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The president has announced that government spending will be increased next year. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time…
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Could moving roads underground be beneficial?

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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 take the subway? Do you experience heavy traffic in your area? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. They’ve just reduced the price. tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people She went into the tunnel. ground /ground/ [noun] – the ground Lay down on the ground. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] – to take goods or people from one place to another…
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