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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20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。 How is the weather today? Do you like hot weather? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a government organization The agency’s responsibility is to act in the child’s best interests. warning /WAWR-ning / [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The surgeon general has issued a warning against sunbathing. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience…
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Airbnb plans to redesign its offices

2022年5月19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。 Is it better to work in an office or at home? Have you tried Airbnb’s service? 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。 typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things I want to live in a typical home. past /past/ [noun] – the period before and until, but not including, the present time Nora talked about her past when we met last week. arrange /uh-REYNJ/ [verb] – to plan, prepare for, or organize something Please arrange a meeting…
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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

2022年5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。 For you, what is hard work? Do you get pressured easily? 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。 point to /point too/ [phrasal verb] – to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen Julia’s symptoms point to diabetes. human resource (HR) /HYOO-muhn REE-sawrs/ [noun] – the department in a company that is responsible for dealing with employees, for example by employing them, training them, dealing with their problems, and managing their records If you have any concerns, please contact human…
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Scientists suggest lab-grown meat and insects “good for planet and health”

2022年5月17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。 Could you tell me about your diet? Have you eaten lab-grown meat? 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。 lab-grown /lab-grohn/ [adjective] – food developed in labs but with the same texture and experience as the foods, these are intended to mimic The burger was made from lab-grown meat. diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group Fried food seems to be the children’s diet. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or familiar It is unknown how many people are…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©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

2022年5月15日

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©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

2022年5月14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。 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

2022年5月14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。 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

2022年5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。 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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