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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. What types of buildings are most commonly found in tourist areas? What features make these buildings appealing to visitors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known publicly or officially, especially a plan or decision The company will announce the new product launch next week at the conference. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of building or assembling something, such as a building, road, or machine The construction of the new bridge will be completed by the end of the year….
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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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Abu Dhabi announces plans for second Sphere entertainment venue, following Las Vegas success

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©(AP Photo/Nick Didlick, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. signify /SIG-nuh-fahy/ [verb] – to be a sign of something; to indicate or represent something A red light can signify that a vehicle must stop at the intersection. remit /ri-MIT/ [verb] – to send money as payment; to refer a matter for consideration The company will remit payment to the supplier within thirty days of receiving the invoice. artistic /ahr-TIS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to art or creativity; showing skill in creating art The artistic design of the building attracted many visitors to the exhibition. differentiate /dif-uh-REN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to recognize or ascertain…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

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©REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level The company’s stock prices soared after the successful product launch. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to use up or reduce the amount of something The hikers quickly depleted their supply of water during the long trek. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing a strong feeling of sadness or emotion The movie’s poignant ending left the audience in tears. acclaim /uh-KLYEM/ [noun] – public approval and praise The young pianist received widespread acclaim after her stunning performance at the concert. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

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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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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. What genre of books do you enjoy reading the most? Why? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? What do you think are the benefits of each? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. novelist /NOV-uh-list / [noun] – a person who writes novels The novelist spent years developing the characters for her new book. stock /stok/ [noun] – the goods or merchandise available for sale The store needs to reorder its stock of winter clothing. pride /prahyd/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you…
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