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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 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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©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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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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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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©(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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©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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©AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi 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 qualities do you think make a musician talented? (Choose one or more: creativity, technical skill, stage presence, originality, dedication) Do talented musicians develop their skills through practice? 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。 pianist /pee-AN-ist/ [noun] – a person who plays the piano, especially professionally The pianist played beautifully at the concert. audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the people who watch or listen to a performance The audience clapped after the show ended. stage /steyj/ [noun] – a raised area where performances happen The actor walked…
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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 prefer casual clothing over formal clothing? Is there a specific clothing style you like to wear? 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。 style /stile/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something, especially in art or fashion She likes to wear different styles of clothes. spirit /SPIR-it/ [noun] – distinctive atmosphere, mood, or character The festival captured the lively spirit of summer. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – the substance or substances from which a thing is made The dress is made from soft material like cotton. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/…
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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 think a historical event could make a good story for a historical drama? Have you ever watched a movie or TV show set in the past? 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。 award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for achievement She won an award for her excellent painting. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a chance for something to happen She had an opportunity to visit Paris. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that tests your abilities Climbing the mountain was very challenging for…
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©REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/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。 Are you a K-pop fan? Do you follow any celebrities’ fashion trends? 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。 suit /soot/ [noun] – clothing designed for formal occasions, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt He wore a sleek black suit to the wedding. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go to or be present at a place or event They plan to attend the annual conference next month. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The opening ceremony was…
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