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The ‘Dinosaur asteroid’ causes devastation in springtime

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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 springtime? Do you watch dinosaur movies? 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。 effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The radiation release has had a disastrous effect on the environment. expect /ik-SPECT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive He didn’t expect to see me. position /puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a situation When two of your closest friends get into a fight, it puts you in an awkward position. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

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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。 Who is the kindest person you know? When do you usually feel embarrassed? 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。 normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected It’s normal to feel nervous when on stage. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one My mother taught me to always do a good deed every day. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Teach children not to talk to strangers. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

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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 thought of becoming a chef? What is your favorite food pair? (e.g. burger and fries, bacon and eggs) 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 We’ll reach our destination in 10 minutes. vote /voht/ [verb] – to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting 20 out of 43 students voted for Andrea…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

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© GETTY IMAGES via 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。 Have you seen a reef before? What do you usually do when you go to the beach/sea/ocean? 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。 Celsius /SEL-see-uhs/ [noun] – a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to become completely well again after an illness or injury Charles finally recovered from his foot injury. conditions /kuhn-DISH-uhns/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Modern friendship’s myths and realities

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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。 How often do you use your smartphone? How often do you talk to your friends? 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。 friendship /FREND-ship/ [noun] – a situation in which two people are friends Above everything else, I treasure her friendship. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – a fact that everyone knows These rocks are common to certain climate environments. complaint /kuhm-PLEYNT/ [noun] – a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory We’ve received complaints that you’re listening to the radio too loudly. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to (cause something to)…
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Security guards curate art exhibit at Baltimore museum

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©the Baltimore Museum of Art 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。 Have you been to an art show/event? Which work of art interests you the most, a painting, a sculpture, or a drawing? 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。 select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions The class finally selected a representative for the sports festival contest. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder when he’ll arrive at the train station….
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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

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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。 Are you an environmentalist? Do you think wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer? 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。 warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future We were warned not to consume the fish since it might make our stomachs uncomfortable. author /AW-ther/ [noun] – the writer of a book, article, play, etc. He is the author of two French history books. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury Powerful winds had caused serious damage to…
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Unique places to visit in Brazil

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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 going to the beach? Have you been on a zoo tour? 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。 sand /sand/ [noun] – a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts Marney lives near the beach and always collects sand. surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be everywhere around something Trees surrounded the couple’s house. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves The…
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Mastering the art of gift-giving

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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。 What was the last gift you received? What is a popular gift in your country? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous house owners left the furniture here. please /pleez/ [verb] – to make someone feel happy or satisfied I’ve heard that it’s difficult to please Mina. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – a person that you work with We will introduce your new colleague tomorrow. talent /TAL-uhnt/ [noun] – a natural ability to be good at…
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan

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© AFP via 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。 What natural disasters are common in your country? Do you have an emergency kit to prepare for natural disasters? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something The swimming pool has a depth of 8 feet. bullet train /BOOL-it treyn/ [noun] – a very fast train with a smooth, pointed shape, especially one used in Japan The bullet train ticket…
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