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Eric Vetro teaches singing techniques to celebrities and fans alike in new online course

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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。 Who is your favorite singer? Have you ever taken a singing lesson? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill She learned a new painting technique to create realistic textures. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – a specific example or case of something occurring This is just one instance of his generosity. train /treyn/ [verb] – to teach or develop skills or knowledge in someone or oneself through practice and instruction She trained her dog to respond to voice commands….
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Carlos Acosta brings a Cuban twist to “The Nutcracker”

Ballet

©REUTERS 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 ballet performance? Do you like learning about different cultures? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who is in charge of the artistic and technical aspects of a film, show, or performance The director of the play worked closely with the actors to bring the script to life. ballet /ba-LEY/ [noun] – a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theatre work that uses this type of dancing She…
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Disney’s “Moana 2” embarks on a new journey of legacy, friendship, and cultural discovery

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©REUTERS/Marco Garcia 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。 What’s your favorite Disney movie? Which do you prefer: watching movies at home or at the cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We watched a thrilling action movie last weekend. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or various colors The children painted a colorful mural on the wall. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person who directs or guides a group, organization, or country The leader of the team…
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Duct-taped banana artwork sets record with $6.2 million sale

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©REUTERS/Eva Marie Uzcategui/File Photo 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。 Is art more about skill or creativity? Do you think modern art is easier to understand than traditional art? 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。 consist /kuhn-SIST/ [verb] – to be made up of or composed of something The committee consists of five members. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The antique painting was appraised at a value of $500,000. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – having an obligation to do something or being accountable for something He is…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice

Squid Game

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 watch Netflix? Have you heard of or watched the series “Squid Game”? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a period of time during which a particular series, activity, or event occurs The second season of the show introduces new characters and plot twists. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story The characters in the novel each have unique backstories. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true There’s a possibility of rain…
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Christopher Reeve shows a hero’s true story

Superman

©REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo 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 believe heroes exist in real life? Is it possible for someone to be a hero in their community? 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。 documentary /dok-yuh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject The documentary about climate change revealed shocking statistics about global warming. role /rohl/ [noun] – the person whom an actor represents in a movie or play She received critical acclaim for her role as the lead character in the film. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/…
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Renowned author, unworried by AI, continues prolific writing career

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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 used AI to help you write something? Do you think AI can write as creatively as a human author? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – groups of individuals born and living at the same time Different generations often have varying perspectives on technology. poetry /POH-i-tree/ [noun] – literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm She enjoys reading poetry in her free time. essay /ES-ey/ [noun] – a short…
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Boston Celtics gear up for 19th NBA championship quest

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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。 Which of the following teams do you think is the most successful in NBA history: the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Chicago Bulls? Do you believe strong NBA teams use strategies to win games? 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。 championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a competition to find the best team or player in a sport The team won the championship last year. season /SEE-zuhn / [noun] – a period in which a particular activity occurs This sport has a short season in the winter. player…
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Abu Dhabi announces plans for second Sphere entertainment venue, following Las Vegas success

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©(AP Photo/Nick Didlick, File) 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。 Are hotels the most commonly found buildings in tourist areas? Which building in your city is the most attractive? 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。 cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money required to buy something The cost of the shirt is twenty dollars. diversify /dih-VUR-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make or become more varied or diverse It is good to diversify your meals with fruits. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include or highlight something as an important part The new park features many fun…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

Novel Prize

©REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon 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 prefer fiction or nonfiction? Are you familiar with any Nobel Prize winners in literature? 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。 run out /RUHN-out/ [phrasal verb] – to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left We need to buy more coffee because we ran out this morning. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to establish a relationship or emotional link with someone or something The teacher tried to connect with her students by sharing personal stories from her own life. shocked /shokt/…
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