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2025年4月17日
©(Skylar Young-Bayer via Associated Press) 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 animals get scared in new places? Do you think dogs can survive in the wild alone? 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。 touch /tuhch/ [verb] – to affect someone emotionally; to make someone feel sympathy, love, or sadness The story of the lost kitten touched many students at the school. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – an effort to do something, especially something difficult Despite many attempts, the students could not solve the hard math problem. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – improvement or movement…
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2025年4月16日
©(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) 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 pets can understand people’s feelings? Have you ever seen a rescue dog in real life or on TV? 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。 temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – lasting for a limited period of time The school set up a temporary classroom in the gym while the main building was being repaired. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of saving someone from danger or a difficult situation The rescue of the trapped hikers took more than ten hours. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a…
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2025年4月10日
©(The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP) 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 to do during an earthquake? Do you think your house or school would be safe in an earthquake? 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。 frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The city experiences frequent power outages during the summer. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom of something The diver explored the depth of the ocean in search of coral reefs. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible…
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2025年4月2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。 Should you run if an animal attacks you? Do animals attack humans because of hunger? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are discussing or trying to solve The teacher discussed the issue with the students. share /shair/ [verb] – to use or occupy the same space or area with others Wild animals sometimes share the same water sources with nearby villages. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move to a new place They had to relocate because of the flood….
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2025年3月26日
©(AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, 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。 Have you ever seen a large group of birds gathered in one place? Have you ever heard of animals being vaccinated to keep them safe? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult The students faced several challenges while preparing for their final exams. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree The company introduced new policies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest something as…
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2025年3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。 Have you ever tried to grow a plant at home? Do you think farmers face challenges when growing crops? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as temperature, rain, and wind The cold weather this winter has delayed several flights at the airport. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a specific period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions Rising temperatures and shorter winter seasons have affected ski resorts. pest /pest/ [noun] – an insect…
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2025年3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。 Do you know what a mudslide is? Do heavy rainfall and wildfires increase the risk of mudslides? 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。 unstable /uhn-STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not steady or likely to change or fail The table is unstable and may fall over. loosen /LOO-suhn/ [verb] – to make something less tight or fixed in place I will loosen the cap on the bottle. tragically /TRA-ji-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that causes sadness or disaster Tragically, the event caused many problems. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the power or…
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2025年2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。 Do you think small earthquakes can still cause damage? Would you want to learn more about why earthquakes happen? 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。 strike /strahyk / [verb] – to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently: The strong wind may strike the trees and break some branches. coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to the sea We walked along the coast and saw the ocean. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom The lake has a depth of ten…
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2025年2月23日
©(Amy Smotherman Burgess/Zoo Knoxville via AP) 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 rhinoceros in a zoo or on TV? Do you think some animals live longer in zoos than in the wild? 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。 specialized /SPESH-uh-lahyzd/ [adjective] – designed for a particular purpose or specific group The hospital provided specialized treatment for children with rare diseases. arrive /uh-RAHYV/ [verb] – to reach a place or destination The famous author arrived at the book signing event and greeted his fans. calf /kaf/ [noun] – a young of…
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2025年2月21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 seen a wolf in a movie or book? Do you think wolves are dangerous? 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。 stream /streem/ [noun] – a small, narrow river A herd of deer cautiously crossed the stream in the national park. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or ordinary; different from what is usual It was unusual to see a peacock walking through the city streets. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick, soft hair covering the skin of animals The cat’s fur became fluffier in the winter….
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