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2022年3月26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。 Can you see clearly without using eyeglasses? Do you eat foods that improve vision? 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。 extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange He told me the extraordinary story of his journey. sight /sahyt/ [noun] – the ability to see You should not drive a car if your sight is bad. testing /test-ing/ [noun] – the process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc. Products will not be approved unless they have undergone adequate…
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2022年3月15日
©Yi-Kai Tea 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 ever seen a rainbow? Have you been to the Maldives? If not, would you like to visit 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The Dragon’s Blood Tree is a rare tree located on Socotra Island. ocean /OH-shuhn/ [noun] – a very large area of sea She likes listening to the sound of ocean waves. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – the activity of examining a subject in detail in order to discover new information…
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2022年3月10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。 Have you been to a car show? Do you buy Sony products? 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。 electric /ih-LEK-trik/ [adjective] – using electricity for power Lyn gave me an electric clock for my birthday. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Please don’t park your vehicle here. deal /deel/ [noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business Kenji would like to get a deal with the company. historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected…
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2022年2月19日
©REUTERS via BBC 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 tried stargazing? Did you collect rocks as a child? 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。 gem /jem/ [noun] – a jewel (precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape Richard travels the world in search of a particular gem. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The townspeople spotted a rare bird at the park. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object This package weighs 15…
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2022年2月13日
©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge 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 own any Apple device? Do you protect all of your devices with passcodes? 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。 convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – involving little trouble or effort These meals are quick and convenient to prepare. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type The phone model comes in eight different colors. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to cause something to start working To activate your GPS, go to your device’s…
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2022年1月25日
©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) 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 animal? Could you give three (3) words that describe elephants? 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。 twin /twin/ [noun] – either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion The mother just gave birth to twins. calf /kahf/ [noun] – a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales The calves were fed by Mr. McDonald. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially…
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2022年1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。 Do you like math? Do you like to talk about things about space? 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。 applicant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] – a person who formally requests something, especially a job How many applicants did you have for the job? spot /spot/ [noun] – a spot is also a job in a particular organization or a position within a group, esp. in sports They asked me to fill in his spot when he was injured. long shot /lawng shot/ [noun] – something that is not likely to succeed…
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2022年1月13日
©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage 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 are some popular word games in your country? Do you enjoy solving puzzles? 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。 solve /solve/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Ben helped me to solve the word problem. challenging /CHAL-in-jing / [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination Ronald finds his homework challenging. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Sheena always encourages me to join…
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2021年12月18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 honey? What superfood do you know? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a good feature that makes something better than similar things Flexible working hours have advantages for both employers and employees. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you aren’t hired? publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book,…
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