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Elon Musk becomes the richest person in the world

2021年1月13日

© Lucy Nicholson—Reuters via Time.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you want to do if you have a lot of money? Who is the richest person in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spot /spot / [noun] – a particular place The number one spot for Billboard hot 100 music was occupied by Jason Derulo this week. wealthy /WEL-thee / [adjective] – rich The wealthy man dedicated his life in helping poor people in their area. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose I’ve heard that he intends…
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5 dishes to try out in Hanoi aside from pho

2021年1月11日

© Christina Choi/CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food do you like that is not Japanese? What food do you want to try the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun] – a house and its occupants regarded as a unit The whole household was up early in preparation for the home party. exceptional /ik-SEP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc. Richard has exceptional talent when it comes to translations. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic, main, or standard Miso soup is a staple dish for the…
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If you desire to travel this year, you may be required a vaccine passport

2021年1月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you went traveling? How was your last travel experience? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers He works for a law firm in Canada. upload /UHP-lohd/ [verb] – to copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet I uploaded the pictures on Facebook yesterday. obtain /uhb-TEYN/ [verb] – to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it…
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The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch is a massive plastic habitat

2021年1月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some plastic items that you use at home? Could you tell me more about them? What are some ways of disposing of garbage? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned on, or relating to the coast: In coastal locations, a tidal surge caused severe flooding. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other These animals are an endangered species. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried I’m a little…
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Simon Cowell to be a Judge in Israel’s ‘The X Factor’

2021年1月7日

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© via CinemaBlend Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the popular talent shows in your country? Have you ever joined a competition before? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a famous person Yesterday, a TV personality commented regarding the issue. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product The company will launch their newest phone model next week. stint /stint/ [noun] – a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity Mary’s brother, Eric, had…
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Issues about supply hinders Pfizer from producing extra vaccine faster

2021年1月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Pfizer? Did your government already secure vaccines for whole country’s population? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Label the jars to prevent confusion. deal /deel/ [noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business She got a good deal on her new house. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true His belief in his abilities gave him hope during difficult times. issue /ISh-oo/…
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Farmers, firemen, and airline employees for Covid-19 vaccine priority

2020年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is your country engaged in creating Covid-19 vaccine? In your country, who are going to receive the initial doses of Covid-19 vaccines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning Initial reports say that seven people have been injured, though this has not yet been confirmed. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination This has been a challenging time for us all. depend /dih-PEND/ [verb] – to be decided by or to change according to the stated…
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Kamakura’s secret haven of retro Japanese toys and games

2020年12月28日

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©GaijinPot Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your earliest memory? What temples and/or shrines have you visited? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seaside /SEE-sahyd/ [noun] – a place near the ocean or sea We go to the seaside every summer. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is happening or being done at exactly the same time The program will be aired on TV and the radio simultaneously. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a thing which is memorable and a very good example of its kind My brother enjoys playing the classics of video…
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The hidden strength behind “weak-tie” friendships

2020年12月23日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you enjoy doing with your friends? What qualities do you think are important in a friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quantity /KWON-ti-tee/ [noun] – the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number Prices depend on the quantity ordered. circle /SUR-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of people with family, work, or social connections Emma isn’t one of my close friends circle of friends. coincidence /koh-IN-si-duhns/ [noun] – chance or luck By coincidence, she and I went to the same elementary school. run out /RUHN-out/…
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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey

2020年12月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When do you usually use headphones? What kind of headphones do you prefer to use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The people used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Buses and trucks are usually powered…
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