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Toshiba confirms breakup plan

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What electronic device brand is popular in your country? Which electronic brand/s do you trust the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standalone /STAND-uh-lohn/ [adjective] – a standalone company or organization manages its own activities and does not depend on a larger organization for money or approval TechQ Corporation is expected to split into four standalone businesses by next year. semiconductor /sem-ee-kuhn-DUHK-ter/ [noun] – a substance, such as silicon, that allows some electricity to flow through it, used in making electronic devices Diamond is…
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Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time in 15 months

Japan records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

©Kyodo News via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is your country doing so far amid the COVID-19 pandemic? What health measures do you take to avoid the virus? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer I record all my thoughts in this journal. throughout /throo-OUT/ [preposition] – in every part, or during the whole period of time Roadworks have caused traffic jams throughout the city. hospitalization /hos-pi-tl-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite leader? Why? Could you give some good qualities of a good leader? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Since her return from exile two years ago, her popularity has decreased. host /hohst / [verb] – to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event Which country will host the Olympic Games in the future? widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – including a lot of different places,…
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Yuto Horigome of Japan wins the first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of skateboarding? Please explain your answer. What sport are you good at? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present time The current situation is very frustrating for us. trip /trip/ [verb] – to lose your balance after knocking your foot against something when you are walking or running, or to cause someone to do this That cable is dangerous. Someone might trip over it. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do…
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Japan and the Philippines to hold first ever joint air drills

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©Kimimasa Mayama / Reuters / Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch the news? How much information do you get about other countries from watching the news? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – when people or animals gather, they come together in a group The employees will gather for the meeting at 9:00 a.m. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable Graduation is a significant event in every student’s life. disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty California…
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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the progress of vaccination programs in your country? Are you already vaccinated? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. financial /fahy-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money The organization offers financial assistance to students. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [verb] – to be helped by something How can we benefit from doing yoga? municipality /myoo-nis-uh-PAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a city or town with its own local government, or the local government itself The municipality has banned smoking since last year. set up /SET-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to place or…
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North Korea to boycott the Tokyo Olympics

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you watched an Olympic game? What is your favorite sport? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus They tested her blood for signs of the infection. athlete /ATH-leet/ [noun] – a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events He became a professional athlete when he was in high school. disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to not have the…
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Overseas spectators not allowed in Tokyo Olympics 2021

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© Kyodo News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the famous Olympic athletes in your country? Are you excited about the 2021 Olympic games? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part The spectators cheered loudly as the opening ceremony started. overseas /oh-ver-SEEZ/ [adjective] – in, from, or to other countries The overseas fans have been waiting for the concert. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow something Smoking is not permitted inside the building. venue /VEN-yoo/…
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Vaccines to hopefully save the Tokyo Summer Olympics this 2021

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch Olympic games? What can you say about them? Who is your favorite Olympian? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world A global research to map the impact of climate change has just been launched. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it A committee has just been formed by the local council to research recycling. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to…
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Japan’s Prime Minister starts the aim of zero emissions, a carbon-neutral nation by 2050

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How clean do you think the air that you breathe in is? Do you consider yourself an environmentalist? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aim /eym/ [verb] – to intend He aims to be a good husband in the future. policy /POL-uh-see/ [adjective] – relating to a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party What is your country’s policy on immigration?…
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