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2025年9月8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 ever collected stones, wood, or shells from nature? Have you ever thought about how people in the past lived? 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。 sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily The chef used a sharp knife to slice vegetables quickly. choice /chois/ [noun] – the act of selecting something from different options The student’s choice of topic made the presentation very interesting. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place or location where something happens or is found The…
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2025年9月8日
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2025年9月5日
©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence The punishment was disproportionate to the small mistake he made. predominantly /pruh-DAA-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – mostly or mainly The town is predominantly known for its fishing industry. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced The museum displayed tangible evidence of ancient life. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine proved efficacious in treating the disease. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun]…
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2025年9月5日
©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What personal actions do you think help most in reducing climate change? If so, which action do you do most? If not, which could you start? Which activities do you think release the most greenhouse gases? If so, which is the biggest? If not, what could it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – too much; more than is reasonable or necessary He spent an excessive amount of money on clothes. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable effects The new law…
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2025年9月5日
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2025年9月5日
©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File 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 think switching to electric cars helps most in reducing climate change? Do you think air travel releases the most greenhouse gases? 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。 pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The meeting was a pivotal step in the company’s growth. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The teacher will emphasize safety during the science experiment. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to people in general Public…
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2025年9月1日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of videos do you think are popular with younger viewers? What are some risks of sharing personal information online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intrusive /in-TROO-siv/ [adjective] – affecting someone in a way that annoys them and makes them feel uncomfortable The loud music from the neighbors was intrusive. inappropriate /in-uh-PROH-pree-it/ [adjective] – not suitable or right for a particular situation Wearing a swimsuit to a wedding would be inappropriate. streamlined /STREEM-lahynd/ [adjective] – improved or made simpler so that it works more efficiently The company introduced a…
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2025年9月1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 comedy and gaming videos popular with younger viewers? Can sharing personal information online cause risks such as identity theft? 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。 protective /pruh-TEK-tiv/ [adjective] – giving protection The mother cat is very protective of her kittens. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something This dress is unsuitable for a winter party. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something There is concern about the missing child. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or worthy of attention The…
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2025年9月1日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. apprehension /ap-ri-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or fear that something bad may happen She felt apprehension before speaking to a large audience. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan became contentious because not everyone agreed with it. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens The teacher was proactive in helping students before they failed. paradigm shift /PAR-uh-dahym shift/ [noun] – a total change in the way people think about or do something Online learning created a paradigm shift…
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2025年9月1日
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