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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. How often do you watch movies with subtitles? Where do you watch movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /KON-duhkt/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity They conducted a survey to find out what customers thought of their dishes. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-lee/ [adverb] – first of all The family originally came from Ireland. aid /eyd/ [verb] – help or support The famous author visited the library to aid students in writing stories. prove /proov/ [verb] – to show a particular result after a period of time Her…
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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. Do you like watching musical plays? Why or why not? Who are your favorite movie stars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing Here’s the edited version of my speech. sought-after /SAWT-af-ter/ [adjective] – wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare ABC Company is a sought-after employer in the country. bag /bag/ [verb] – to get something before other…
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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. How is your country doing so far amid the COVID-19 pandemic? What health measures do you take to avoid the virus? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer I record all my thoughts in this journal. throughout /throo-OUT/ [preposition] – in every part, or during the whole period of time Roadworks have caused traffic jams throughout the city. hospitalization /hos-pi-tl-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking…
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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. What products have you made by hand? What craft tradition is your region known for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handicraft /HAN-dee-kraft/ [noun] – a product that is made by hand rather than by using a machine My friend’s shop is known for its handicrafts. ceramics /suh-RAM-iks/ [noun] – the objects produced by shaping and baking clay, especially when considered as art Ceramics and glass products are displayed on the shelf. famed /feymd/ [adjective] – famous or known to many people The city where I’m from is famed for its…
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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. What do you think of having a boss who is younger than you? What are the best qualities that youngsters have today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pitch /pich/ [verb] – to try to persuade someone to do something She pitched her idea to me during a business lunch. criticize /KRIT-uh-sahyz/ [veb] – to give an opinion or judgment about a book, movie, etc. We’re a group of artists who get together to talk about their ideas and criticize each other’s work. care for /kair fawr/ [verb phrase]…
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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. What type of cooking oil do you use? What is the most popular cereal brand in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harvest /HAHR-vist / [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields The potato farmers are looking forward to a good harvest this year. severely /suh-VEER-lee / [adverb] – very seriously Many fresh graduates are severely affected by labor shortages. poverty /POV-er-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being extremely poor More than three million people in the city live in poverty….
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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. Would you like to work overseas? Why or why not? How can you describe the pandemic response in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction We must make an immediate response to the problem. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – extreme or very difficult: The punishment wasn’t too severe. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something When it comes to health, it is generally said that prevention is preferable to treatment. overseas /oh-ver-seeZ/…
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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. How much cheese do you eat per week? How often do you buy cheese from the grocery? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continent /KON-tn-uhnt / [noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries In today’s lesson, the children learned about the seven continents. widely /WAHYD-lee / [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc Tofu is an ingredient that is widely used in Asian countries. export /ik-SPAWRT/…
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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. What is the ideal weather temperature for you? When is the rainy season in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heatwave /HEET-weyv/ [noun] – a period of time such as a few weeks when the weather is much hotter than usual According to the news, we can expect more heatwaves in the coming months. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree Most areas in Russia experience extreme cold. last /lahst/ [verb] – to continue to exist These machines should last…
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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. How much time do you spend on social media? Do you have a Facebook account? If yes, when did you create it? If no, please state the reason why. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world We had a virtual meeting with our president. term /turm/ [noun] – a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often to describe something official or technical What does that term…
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