Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong 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 sport are you most excited to watch at the Olympics? Is fencing widely played in your country? 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。 score /skawr/ [verb] – to earn points or achieve a goal in a game or activity The soccer player scored a winning goal in the last minute. touch /tuhch/ [noun] – contacts or interactions with something, especially in sports where players physically hit or connect with an object Each player made touches on the ball during the match. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do countries get their athletes ready for big events like the Olympics? Is fencing a popular sport in your country? What do you know about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – involving competition; striving to win or be better than others The new student was very competitive in the spelling bee, always aiming to be the best. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning; at first Initially, I thought the book would be boring, but it turned out to be quite interesting. take…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold
©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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Young gymnast Shinnosuke Oka secures gold in Paris Olympics
©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does an athlete need to do to get ready for the Olympics? What are some of the challenges that athletes might face while preparing for and participating in the Olympics? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medal /MED-l/ [noun] – a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event She won a gold medal for her outstanding performance in the swimming competition. skilled /skild/ [adjective] – having the…
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Young gymnast Shinnosuke Oka secures gold in Paris Olympics
©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The historic monument is located in a prominent place in the city center. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the act of winning or overcoming a challenge The team celebrated their victory with a big party. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly; regular and consistent She had a steady hand while performing the delicate surgery. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the fact of being exact or correct The pilot’s accuracy in landing the plane was crucial for ensuring the safety of the…
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Young gymnast Shinnosuke Oka secures gold in Paris Olympics
©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli 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 sport are you most excited to watch at the Olympics? Is having previous competition experience necessary for Olympic athletes? 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。 talented /TAL-uhn-tid/ [adjective] – with talent; able or skillful The talented pianist played a beautiful solo at the concert. skill /skil/ [noun] – the ability to do something well, usually as a result of experience or training Her skills in computer programming are highly sought after by tech companies. perfectly /PUR-fikt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is without any mistakes…
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Young gymnast Shinnosuke Oka secures gold in Paris Olympics
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the process of making alcoholic beverages, such as sake, wine, or beer? What are some common reasons people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where beer or other alcoholic drinks are produced They visited a local brewery to taste freshly brewed beer. brewer /BROO-uhr/ [noun] – a person who makes beer or other alcoholic drinks The brewer explained the process of crafting the perfect beer. vibration /vahy-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – continuous quick, slight shaking movement The vibrations…
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