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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP 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。 Have you heard of Egypt before? Do you know what a tomb is? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired by many people for achievements or good qualities The respected teacher helped many students succeed in school. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning of something I understand the rules of the game now. culture /kuhl-CHER/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people We learned about Japanese culture in…
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona

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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。 Have you ever visited a crowded place before? Have you ever used a water gun for fun? 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。 busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – full of activity or people The market was busy during the weekend sale. price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for something The prices of vegetables increased after the storm. theme park /theem pahrk/ [noun] – a place with rides and games for fun We went to a theme park for our school trip. hurt /hurt/ [verb] – to cause pain…
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Revitalization project enhances historic Planting Fields Arboretum in New York

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©David Almeida via A 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。 Have you ever visited a garden with a special design? Do you know any place that changed its garden design to help nature? 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。 garden /GAHR-dn/ [noun] – a piece of land where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown The garden has red flowers and green plants. land /land/ [noun] – the surface of the earth that is not sea The farmer works on the land every day. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has…
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Indian author and translator win International Booker Prize for regional short stories

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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 the name of a book author? Do you think authors help people learn new things? 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。 prize /prahyz/ [noun] – something valuable, such as money, that is given to someone who wins a competition She won a big prize in the school art contest. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun ] – a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time Eating cake on birthdays is a fun family tradition. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life,…
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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

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©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) 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 like trying fruits from other countries? Do you prefer sweet or sour fruits? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place The rescue team reached the mountain village before sunset. last long /last long/ [phrasal verb] – to continue for a long time without ending or being used up These flowers don’t last long without water. pick /pik/ [verb] – to take something from a plant or tree The children love to pick strawberries at the farm….
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

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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。 Have you ever watched a documentary about nature or history? Have you read a book about a real-life journey or expedition? 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。 summer /SUHM-er / [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn Many people travel to the beach during summer to enjoy the sun. climber /KLAHY-mer/ [noun] – a person who climbs mountains, rocks, or other high places The climber reached the top of the mountain after six hours. path /path/ [noun] – a way or track made for…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park

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©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) 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 like dancing? Do you enjoy listening to music from other countries? 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。 park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large public green area in a town or city for recreation They held a weekend market in one of the biggest parks in Seoul. apartment /uh-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a set of rooms forming a residence, typically in a building with other such units The group used to meet every Friday in a small apartment downtown. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – protected from or…
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors

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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 like taking pictures of nature or flowers? Do you think flower fields are a good place for tourists? 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。 welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to greet or receive someone warmly or gladly The new museum in Tokyo welcomes hundreds of art lovers every weekend. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place or location The park has picnic spots under the shade of tall trees. tip /tip/ [noun] – a helpful piece of advice or suggestion The teacher gave some study…
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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

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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。 Have you heard of any recent discoveries? Do archaeologists look for artifacts when making discoveries? 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。 archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies human history by digging up objects from the past The archaeologist found an ancient pot in the ground. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, to express meaning She made a gesture with her hand to say hello. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; different from everything else…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

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©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) 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。 Have you ever tasted a food with a strong smell? Do you think it’s hard to keep old traditions alive today? 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。 sauce /saws/ [noun] – a thick liquid served with or used in preparing food to add flavor She added tomato sauce to the pasta for extra flavor. pass down /PASS doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give something from an older generation to a younger one The story of the mountain was passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. hometown /HOHM-TOUN/…
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