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Philippines’ weightlifting fairy bags country’s first Olympic gold medal

Philippines' weightlifting fairy bags country's first Olympic gold medal

©Edgard Garrido via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sport/s are you good at? What do you think is the most popular sport in the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won The team’s victory has brought pride to the country. category /KAT-i-gawr-ee/ [noun] – (in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same Which category does…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) 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 type/s of sport do you play? Is boxing a good sport? Why or why not? 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。 match /mach/ [noun] – a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other A tennis match will happen in the stadium next week. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain The manager confirmed the date and time of the meeting. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – something bad that happens that is not expected…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch boxing matches? Why or why not? Is boxing a famous sport in your country? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defeat /dif-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition Kyle defeated James in the car race. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working or playing sport Stephen Curry played like a beast after his long layoff. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war,…
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International 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 sports? Do you join contests? 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。 disabled /dis-EY-buhld/ [adjective] – not having one or more of the physical or mental abilities that most people have The place also has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. illness /ILnis/ [noun] – a disease of the body or mind A mysterious illness is affecting the farm animals. limb /lim/ [noun] – an arm or leg of a person or animal Wrap the bandage firmly around the injured limb….
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sports do you like? Are you an indoor or outdoor person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take part /teyk pahrt/ [idiom] – to be involved in an activity with other people Sheila doesn’t usually take part in any of the office activities. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – any of different types of diseases The boy has a delicate and rare skin condition that worsens in sunlight. accompany /uh-KUHM-puh-nee/ [verb] – to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time…
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COE says, “Olympic athletes back into the competition… Only when it is safe”

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Pre-reading questions: Do you agree to cancel the Olympic Games? Explain your answer. What can you say about the Olympic Games being postponed? Vocabulary: concern /kuhn-SURN/ [verb] a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried The company postponed its monthly event for they are concerned about their employees status. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] to succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult He was not able to manage the misunderstandings within his team. remedy /REM-i-dee/ [noun] a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty Sleeping is the best remedy for headaches. constantly /KAAN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] all the time or often They…
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