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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

©Google via BBC 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 many students were in your class in primary school? What do you like the most about primary school? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this Everyone has the right to education. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go officially and usually regularly to a place What school do you attend? decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

©Alamy via BBC 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 is your favorite comic book? Who is your favorite superhero? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology has made our lives easier. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period Her singing style is unique. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced We wrote…
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually

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 much is the car parking fee in your city? Do you like cycling? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl / [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Cars, buses, and trucks are examples of road vehicles. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something Are you the owner of this car? encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen At school, we…
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IPCC scientists believe it’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming

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 hot/cold is it in your city today? Do you believe in climate change? 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。 method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something Train travel is one of the safest methods of transport. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The plane reduced its speed as it approached the airport. avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something Do you believe Lukas is trying to avoid me? I haven’t…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world

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 make gyoza? Have you tried Chinese dumplings? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – Tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor This is the tastiest cheeseburger I’ve ever had! cover /KUHV-er/ [verb] – to put or spread something over something Elle covered the whole pie with strawberries and peaches. chili /CHIL-ee/ [noun] – the small, red or green seed case from particular types of pepper plant that is used to make some foods spicy Please add three chopped chilies…
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Man-made diamond sales rise

© Charles and Colvard 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 know your birthstone? Do you wear a necklace? 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。 engagement /en-GEYJ-muhnt/ [noun] – an agreement to marry someone Sheena and Donny announced their engagement last Saturday. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The tourists enjoyed the natural view of the forest. size /sahyz/ [noun] – how large or small something or someone is I need this shirt in a smaller size. jewelry /JOO-uhl-ree/ [noun] –…
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Iraq hit by worst case of sand and dust storms

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 there been a snowstorm in your country? What month is the hottest 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。 dust /duhst/ [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances His car was covered in dust. certain /SUR-tn/ [determiner] – particular but not named or described Certain students may not be allowed to go on field trips. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or amount, or to…
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Four artworks of Surrealism explained

©The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo / MOMAT/DNPartcom via BBC 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 art? What type of art do you like? 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。 animation /an-uh-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moving images created from drawings, models, etc. that are photographed or created by a computer They used computer animation in the recent film. artwork /AHRT-wurk/ [noun] – the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines All artwork you see in the room is done by my daughter. dislike…
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The language of Mother’s Day flowers

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 plant flowers? Have you ever given someone a bouquet of flowers? 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。 beauty /BYOO-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being pleasing, especially to look at, or someone or something that gives great pleasure, especially when you look at it Mr. Gu appreciates the beauty of mountains. discover /dih-SCUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The scientists recently discovered a new planet. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person…
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