Tag Archive: world news – beginner

©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, 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 watched a running race on TV or in person? Do you think running is fun or difficult? 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。 race /reys/ [noun] – a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first The school held running races during sports day. meter /MEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters The pool is 50 meters long. train /treyn/ [verb] – to practice or prepare for something He trains every…
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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。 Would you feel scared if you saw a big animal near your home? Do you think it is safe to keep big animals like kangaroos at home? 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。 police /puh-LEES/ [noun] – the group of people who enforce the law and help keep the community safe The police arrived quickly to help after the car accident. catch /kach / [verb] – to stop and hold something that is moving The teacher tried to catch the dog when it ran into the classroom. easily /EE-zuh-lee/…
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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) 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 it’s a good idea to follow travel rules? Have you ever had to wait in a long line for something? 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。 pass /pas/ [verb] – to be officially approved or accepted, especially a law or rule The school board passed a new rule about mobile phone use. airport /AIR-pawrt/ [noun] – a place where airplanes take off and land Many airports check bags before passengers enter. passport /PAS-pawrt/ [noun] – an official document that allows people to travel…
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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 bear in real life? Do you think people and wild animals can live in the same area? 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。 agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept a suggestion or plan The council agreed to build a new playground in the park. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – an organized activity to catch or kill wild animals The annual deer hunt begins in November in that region. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – an official or written statement that gives…
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© AP Photo/David Goldman, 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 know what to do if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? Should people leave a building or vehicle if there is smoke? 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。 safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a safe way; without being hurt or harmed The baby slept safely in the crib. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – harm or damage done to a person’s body He had a leg injury after the fall. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that tells people of possible danger or…
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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 rescue centers help animals by giving them medical care and a safe place? Can sea animals get hurt by trash or boat accidents in the ocean? 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 part of a place, piece of land, or country This area has many trees. healing /HEE-ling/ [noun] – the process of becoming healthy again Her leg needs healing now. ecology /ih-KOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the relationship between living things and their environment We study ecology at school. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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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 experienced a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – to have existence or come into existence A big storm will happen tomorrow night. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected things that work together The water system in this building is very old. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe in effect; bad a serious storm damaged many houses last night electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that provides power The electricity went…
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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 warning label on food? Would you feel safe eating frozen meat from the store? 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。 aim /eym/ [verb] – to have a goal or purpose The new school program aimed to help students improve their reading skills. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a state of being sick or unhealthy Many illnesses can be prevented by washing your hands regularly. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – spoken or written opinion or statement The teacher read all the students’ comments about the school lunch…
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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 believe birds are important in nature? Have you ever seen a vulture or another large bird? 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。 essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – very important or necessary Clean water is essential for good health. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something happens or exists The workers visited several sites before building the new school. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important and dangerous or causing worry The doctor said the illness could become serious without treatment. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move and affect a…
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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 an old animal? Do you think animals should have special care when they get old? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – different from what is usual; better or more important in a particular way The teacher gave special attention to students who needed extra help. elderly /EL-der-lee/ [adjective] – people or animals who are old The hospital has a ward for elderly patients. close /klohz/ [adjective] – having a strong emotional bond or friendly relationship The two brothers have always been…
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