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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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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 eaten at a Chinese restaurant before? Have you heard of any famous Chinese restaurants in your area? 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。 district /DIS-trikt / [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The school is located in the downtown district of the city. peaceful /PEES-fuhl/ [adjective] – quiet and calm The park is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy…
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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 like okonomiyaki? When was the last time that you had okonomiyaki? What was it? 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。 local /LOH-kuhl / [adjective] – pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial. He is not local to this area. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc. I learned about Japanese culture at the university. sour /SOR-er / [adjective] – having an…
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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 participated in any of the traditional customs associated with a public holiday in Japan? Are public holidays in Japan celebrated on the same day every year? 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。 cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society: Our school has a cultural festival every year where students can share their traditions and customs with others. admire /ad-MAHYUHR/ [verb] – to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at I admire my grandmother for all…
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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 travel this year?  Would you like your country’s borders to be opened? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports. visa /VEE-zuh/ [VEE-zuh] – an official mark, usually made in a passport, that allows you to enter or leave a particular country We traveled to Argentina on a tourist visa. arrival /uh-RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of arriving somewhere What’s the specific time of…
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© PR Times via Live Japan 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 desserts? When was the last time you had a dessert? What was it? 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。 bucket /BUKH-it/ [noun] – a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold The baby cow drank the bucket of milk. wrap /rap/ [noun] – material that is used to cover or protect objects Cover each cupcake with plastic wrap. clearly /KLEER-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see, hear,…
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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 like green tea? Have you already tried gardening? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important We always go out to dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. name sb/sth after sb/sth /neym AF-ter/ [phrasal verb] – to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing I was named after his grandfather. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the period of the year when something that happens…
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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。 What is your favorite holiday? Do you like history? 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。 government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country Today, the government is set to release its tax proposals. stress /stres/ [verb] – to give emphasis or special importance to something I only want to stress the importance of neatness in the classroom. peace /pees/ [noun] – freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements To keep the peace, the police act on…
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