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12 year-old boy discovers 69-million-year old dinosaur fossil

2020年11月4日

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© Nature Conservancy of Canada via CNN.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What dinosaur species do you know? What images come to your mind when you hear the word dinosaur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partly /PAHRT-lee/ [adverb] – to some degree, but not completely What the boy said was partly right. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to find something by digging in the ground Ancient tools that are more than 500 years old have been unearthed at the site. institute /IN-sti-toot/ [noun] – an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or…
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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

2020年11月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your blood type? Do you believe that a person’s blood type protects him/her from any other infection? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done Our family doctor recommended cycling as the best all-round exercise. slightly /slahyt-li/ [adverb] – a little My brother is slightly taller than me. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a disease in a part of your…
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Microsoft turns to using cleaner jet fuel to cut down air pollution

2020年10月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel by plane? When travelling domestically, do you prefer travelling by plane or by shinkansen? Please tell me more. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition My father is one of the managers of an aviation company. headquarters /HED-kwawr-terz/ [noun] – the main offices of an organization such as an army, the police, or a business company Please call the main headquarters in Paris immediately. lesser /LES-er/ [adjective] –…
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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel? Do you like traveling domestically or internationally? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thwart /thwawrt/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something The government is doing their best to thwart the spread of the virus. chance upon /chans uh-PON/ [phrasal verb] – to find something or meet someone by chance If you chance upon a Japanese dictionary, please let me know. converse /kuhn-VURS/ [verb] – to have a conversation with someone Mark enjoyed the chance to briefly converse with his…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

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© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had a chance to help victims of a tragedy? Please tell me more. What organization are you a part of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose I was a part of an organization when I was in highschool. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The police are investigating how a crime like this could have occurred. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] –…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

2020年10月23日

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© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been in an international event? If yes, how was it? If not, what event would you like to attend and why? Do you think attending international events is interesting? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. We cannot visit our old school right now. It’s under construction. theme /theem/ [noun] – the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc. Since it’s October, we should pick a Halloween…
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Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

2020年10月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How well do you know about other planets? Why do you think it is important to study about other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things Children seem to learn English faster compared to when we were at school. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something I didn’t wear a t-shirt with print because it’s not suitable for this occasion. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or…
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

2020年10月19日

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sports do you like? Are you an indoor or outdoor person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take part /teyk pahrt/ [idiom] – to be involved in an activity with other people Sheila doesn’t usually take part in any of the office activities. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – any of different types of diseases The boy has a delicate and rare skin condition that worsens in sunlight. accompany /uh-KUHM-puh-nee/ [verb] – to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time…
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Flaming Torch-inspired skyscraper set to be the tallest building in Japan

2020年10月16日

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© Mitsubishi Estate via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most famous building in your area? Are you interested in architecture and construction? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. locate /loh-KEYT/ [verb] – to be in a particular place The church is located at the heart of the small village. builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings We got some local builders to do the work for us. guarantee /gar-uhn-TEE/ [noun] – to promise that something will happen or exist I guarantee that…
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China’s Forbidden City stands proud at 600

2020年10月14日

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© Frédéric Soltan/Corbis/Getty Images via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What temples have you visited? Do you like visiting historical sites? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years A lot of changes happened over the past 2 decades. supernatural /soo-per-NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – things that cannot be explained by science Marina has a lot of books about supernatural phenomena. ambience /AM-bee-uhns/ [noun] – the character of a place or the quality it seems to have The resort is expensive but the ambience is wonderful,…
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