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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. What is your all-time favorite movie? Please tell me more about it. Which do you prefer, watching movies or reading comic books? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequel /SEE-kwuhl/ [noun] – a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc. Peter has started on the sequel of his novel. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen His suspicious answer prompted another question from the police. interchangeable /in-ter-CHEYN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference…
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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. Who are cyclists in your family? Could you tell me about them? Why is a bike hangar important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. storage /STAWR-ij/ [noun] – the act of putting things in a special place for use in the future, or the place where you put things The majority of the art they’ve collected is still in storage. discouraging /dih-SKUR-ijing/ [adjective] – making you feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something The discouraging news from his doctors has left him disappointed. acquire…
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IPCC scientists believe it’s “now or never” to limit global warming

2022年5月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do we have to limit climate change? What are some ways you have in mind to limit climate change? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take something in, especially gradually The drug is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result The process has three distinct stages. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system Changes to the national health system will be implemented the following year. estimate…
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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. How often do you eat spicy foods? What is your go-to snack? When do you usually eat it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world There have been a lot of environmental issues worldwide. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of my trip was the banana boat experience. typically /TIP-i-klee/ [adverb] – used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing They typically…
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Intermediate

Man-made diamond sales rise

2022年5月11日

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©Charles and Colvard via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you see jewelry ads? Is gifting jewelry common in your country? Would you like to receive a piece of jewelry on your birthday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The college students are working on an environmental project. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society The new generation is aware of our society’s issues. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy This umbrella is the best…
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Iraq hit by worst case of sand and dust storms

2022年5月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the time you have been caught out in bad weather (e.g., snowstorm)? Please tell me about your experience. How does the weather affect your mood? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vast /vast/ [adjective] – extremely big The national library has a vast collection of books. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury Lily needs immediate dental treatment. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Scientists note that this disease is more prevalent in…
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Four artworks of Surrealism explained

2022年5月9日

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©The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo / MOMAT/DNPartcom via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the different types of art in your country (e.g., ukiyo-e)? What do you think is the most popular artwork from your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. larva /LAHR-vuh/ [noun] – a young insect that has left its egg but has not yet developed wings, or the young of some animals Before we knew it, the eggs quickly hatched into larvae. overpower /oh-ver-POU-er/ [verb] – to defeat someone by having greater strength or power The…
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The language of Mother’s Day flowers

2022年5月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular flowers in your country? Which of these do you see most often? Does flower photography interest you? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scent /sent/ [noun] – a pleasant natural smell I just love the scent of pine trees! vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – if things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other This restaurant offers milkshakes in varying flavors. affection /uh-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling…
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal

2022年5月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What concerns do you have when shopping online? What are the advantages of shopping online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider We will propose some changes to the current process. misleading /mis-LEE-ding/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true The news report contains much misleading information. look into /look IN-too/ [phrasal verb] – to examine the facts about a problem or situation They’re looking into the possibility of changing…
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Scientists in Cambridge rejuvenate a 53-year-old woman’s skin cells

2022年5月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What effective skin rejuvenation treatments do you know? Could you please tell me more about it? Why is it important to rejuvenate skin? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-tuh-mit/ [adjective] – most important, highest, last, or final Your ultimate goal is to perform well in the game. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury This disease does not usually react to treatment. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM / [verb] – to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something…
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