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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 seen Mount Fuji in person? Is climbing Mount Fuji a common activity 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。 replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else They replaced the old machinery with state-of-the-art equipment to improve efficiency in the factory. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour The manager had to control the situation when the disagreement escalated. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb]…
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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 seen bears in person? Have you ever witnessed wildlife in its natural habitat? 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。 bold /bohld/ [adjective] – displaying a willingness to take risks or to be more daring; showing a lack of fear or hesitation The deer in the neighborhood used to be timid, but now they’re displaying bolder behavior, approaching houses and gardens without much hesitation. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise or growth in quantity, size, or degree The increase in demand for renewable energy sources has led to…
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©FOOD and LIFE COMPANIES 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 heard about a sushi restaurant with a digital conveyor system before? Do you think using touchscreens to order food in a restaurant could be a good idea? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling something Traveling to new places can be a wonderful experience. replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else I need to…
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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 heard of robot wolves before? What do you think they might be used for? 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。 crop /krop/ [noun] – a plant that is grown in large quantities for food or other purposes Farmers grow various crops like wheat, corn, and rice. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or issue Finding a solution to this math problem was challenging. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to bring something into use or existence for the first time The company plans to…
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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 been to the Tottori Sand Dunes? If not, would you like to visit? Do you think the sand dunes should be protected? 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。 delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged The delicate ecosystem of the coral reef is highly sensitive to changes in water temperature and pollution. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity The educational authority sets curriculum standards and guidelines for schools in the district. balance…
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©Cellato 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 ice cream? Would you spend 880,000 yen for a scoop of ice cream? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing The wedding ceremony followed a traditional format with vows, an exchange of rings, and a reception. deliver /dih-LIV-er / [verb] – to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people’s houses or places of work The online…
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©Chiba Riding Park 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 animals have a sixth sense or heightened instincts that allow them to perceive and respond to emergencies better than humans? Have you ever personally been involved in or witnessed a situation where an animal played a crucial role in someone’s rescue or well-being? 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。 breed /breed/ [noun] – a particular type of animal or plant Golden Retrievers are a popular breed of dog known for their friendly and gentle nature. barking /BAHR-king/ [noun] – (of a dog) making…
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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 been to Nagoya? Do you think Nagoya is boring? 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。 treasure /TREZH-er/ [noun] – very valuable things The museum exhibited ancient artifacts, each one a priceless treasure. resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives or has their home in a place The neighborhood watch committee held a meeting to discuss security concerns and ensure the safety of all residents. electronics /ih-lek-TRON-iks/ [noun] – products that use electronic parts The electronics store displayed a wide range of gadgets, from smartphones to laptops,…
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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。 Did you ever dream of going to the moon someday? Do you think humans will soon be able to make longer visits to the moon? 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。 private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – controlled or paid for by a person or company and not by the government The private hospital offers personalized healthcare services that are not available in government-run hospitals. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Talking and listening to each other is important for good communication. robot /ROH-bot/ [noun] – a…
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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 been to Tokyo’s Shibuya Station? Who is Hachiko? 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。 national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit I would play the national anthem before the opera began. science /SAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: My favorite subject is science. grandfather /GRAND-fah-ther/ [noun] – the father of one’s father or…
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