Tag Archive: Japan News

Japan finds dangerous bird flu at farm, plans to cull 40,000 birds

2024年2月29日

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©Reuters 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 sickness that can affect birds? Do you think it’s possible for a sickness in birds to also be a problem for people? 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。 action /AK-shuhn / [noun] – the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty The firefighter took swift action to extinguish the blazing fire. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – something that you say or write that expresses your opinion The journalist’s critical comment on the political situation sparked a heated debate….
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Elfyn Evans clinches a sensational victory, leading Toyota’s podium sweep in the World Rally Championship finale

2024年2月18日

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©REUTERS 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。 Is the World Rally Championship a type of sports event? Do you think people in the World Rally Championship drive cars or fly airplanes? 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 high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport The soccer team celebrated their championship victory with cheers and jubilation, proud of their hard-fought success. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The annual charity event raised funds for local shelters, bringing the community…
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Elfyn Evans clinches a sensational victory, leading Toyota’s podium sweep in the World Rally Championship finale

2024年2月18日

toyota

©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a World Rally Championship involves? What might be the key elements or challenges that participants face in this type of competition? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt / [verb] – to show or make something clear The chemistry teacher asked the students to demonstrate their understanding of the experiment by conducting it themselves. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have, to keep in existence, or not allow to become less The janitor maintained the cleanliness of the school, ensuring a hygienic environment for…
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Elfyn Evans clinches a sensational victory, leading Toyota’s podium sweep in the World Rally Championship finale

2024年2月18日

toyota

©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns / [noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type The lion’s dominance over the savannah was evident as it roamed freely, asserting its position as the king of the jungle. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without an interruption Mary completed her consecutive marathons, showcasing remarkable endurance and dedication to her fitness goals. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The children’s anticipation for the upcoming birthday party…
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Japan announces 10% of its people are 80 or older on Respect for the Elderly Day

2024年2月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing construction of the new library is expected to be completed by the end of the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The company will issue a statement regarding the product recall later today. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time Efforts to sustain the local wildlife population through conservation programs have been successful. echo /EK-oh/ [verb] – to repeat details that are similar to, and…
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Japan announces 10% of its people are 80 or older on Respect for the Elderly Day

2024年2月16日

japan old people

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。 Does Japan have a reputation for having a long life expectancy compared to many other countries? Is it a common concern in Japan that there are more elderly people than younger ones in the population? 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 The government is responsible for making and enforcing laws that ensure the well-being of its citizens. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The population of the…
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Japan announces 10% of its people are 80 or older on Respect for the Elderly Day

2024年2月16日

japan old people

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of Japan? What do you think the role of older people is in Japanese society? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city John was born in this country, so he is a proud citizen with all the rights and responsibilities. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to…
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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the ingredients used in making different types of whiskies or spirits? How do you think whisky or spirits are perceived by different age groups or cultural backgrounds? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The company aims to expand its market reach by targeting international customers. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz / [noun] – an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion…
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