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2021年7月30日
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 pets? How do you take care of pets? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The country has a total population of 65 million. clinic /KLIN-ik/ [noun] – a building, often part of a hospital, to which people can go for medical care or advice relating to a particular condition He is being treated at the London clinic. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other…
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2021年7月22日
©uSky Transport 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 traffic bad in your city? What do you do during traffic? 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。 society /suh-SAHY-i-tee / [noun] – All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society. I read an interesting article about the American society. passenger /PAS-uhn-jer/ [noun] – a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it The bus picks up passengers every morning. ceiling /SEE-ling/ [noun] – the inside surface…
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2021年7月19日
©University of Geneva via CNN 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 a lightning rod before? What do you think lightning rods are 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large You can see giant pandas in China. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something She has shown interest in wood carving lately. active /AK-tiv/ [adjective] – (of a thing) working; operative The new smartphone app is now…
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2021年7月2日
©CNN 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 robots? What is the most advanced robot you have you seen? 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。 originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in the beginning; when something first existed The album was originally released in 1974. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form You need to develop a positive mental attitude. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be bought or used They are often available at a discount. route /root/ [noun] – a…
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2021年6月25日
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。 Are you a morning person of a night owl? When was the last time you slept late? 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。 typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things This painting is typical of his work. recent /REE-suhnt / [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Could you please attach a recent photograph to your application form? publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – happening or starting from a short time ago Next month they will…
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2021年6月23日
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。 How many social media accounts do you have? Between Facebook and Instagram, which is more popular 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。 social networking /SOH-shul-NET-wur-king/ [noun] – the use of websites and other internet services to communicate with other people and make friends Information found on social networking sites is not always accurate. post /pohst/ [noun] – something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media He already deleted his Facebook post that put his former friend to…
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2021年6月22日
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 use online services? What do you do when online services are not available? 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。 shutdown /SHUHT-doun/ [noun] – the act or process of ending the operations of a business, system, industry, etc., either temporarily or permanently The online shutdown was temporary. It lasted for only 2 hours. last /lahst/ [verb] – to continue to exist The rain lasted until morning. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Pollution is the country’s top issue. service…
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2021年5月31日
©Bombardier via CNN News 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 traveling by plane? When was the last time you traveled by plane? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely It was nearly 9 p.m. when she arrived home. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a journey in an aircraft How was your flight to Manila? adore /uh-DOHR/ [verb] – to like something very much She adores singing on stage. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Climate change is…
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2021年5月28日
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 know what an alliance is? Do you support environmental organization? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country The area is very rich in minerals . announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially He’ll announce his resignation from the presidency tonight. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Be sure to safeguard your passport at all times. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things,…
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2021年5月17日
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 use Twitter? What is your idea of “tipping”? 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。 select /si-LEKT/ [adjective] – chosen from a number or group The medicine is tested to a select number of people only. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something She discovered a faster method to make bread. journalist /JUR-nl-ist/ [noun] – someone who collects and writes news stories and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, and television Sarah’s husband was a freelance journalist. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to be in charge of something…
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