Tag Archive: world news – beginner

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 thought about how long you might work before retiring? What is the retirement age in your country? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company announced a new product launch next month. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly or steadily over a period of time The company is gradually improving its customer service. retire /ri-TIRE/ [verb] – to stop working after reaching a certain age He plans to retire next year after working…
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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 attended or heard about a wedding that was particularly extravagant? What might be the significance of a wedding ceremony that involves blessings from global leaders and celebrities? 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。 wedding /WED-ing / [noun] – a marriage ceremony and the festivities associated with it They attended a beautiful wedding ceremony in a church in the countryside. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn / [noun] – a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark an event The town held a big celebration for its anniversary. Mumbai /MUHM-bye /…
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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 know anything about flooding? Can flooding impact a community? 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。 flooding /FLUH-ding/ [noun] – a situation in which an area of land becomes covered with water, especially from rain The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city, making many roads impassable. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially something bad The storm caused many trees to fall, blocking the roads. dam /dam/ [noun] – a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing and to create…
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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 considered studying abroad? Which country is famous in your country for studying abroad? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or endorsement on a passport, permitting someone to enter and stay in a country for a specific purpose, such as study, work, or tourism She applied for a student visa to study in Australia for the upcoming academic year. instead /in-STED/ [adverb] – in place of; as an alternative or substitute She decided to stay home instead of going to 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。 What is the Iberian lynx and where does it live? Do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is important? 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。 extinct /ex-TINCT/ [adjective] – no longer in existence; having died out The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct. source /sors/ [noun] – a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained The library is a good source of information for your research project. adult /uh-DULT/ [noun] – a fully…
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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 experienced a storm? Was it a hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm, or another type of storm? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that makes something less valuable, useful, or able to function The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in our neighborhood. particularly /par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially; more than usual or more than others She was particularly interested in learning about how storms form. advise /ad-VIZE/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest something The teacher advised the students…
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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 enjoy swimming? What types of swimming styles 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。 path /PATH / [noun] – the route or track that one takes to reach a destination or goal She followed a difficult path to success, overcoming many obstacles along the way. mental /MEN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the mind, thoughts, or feelings His mental strength helped him stay focused during the challenging exam. psychologist /sahy-KOL-uh-jist / [noun] – a person who studies and treats the human mind and its disorders 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。 Does your country import products from other nations? Have you experienced any changes in product availability due to international issues? 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。 inspector /in-SPEK-ter/ [noun] – a person designated to inspect or examine something, typically to ensure compliance with regulations or standards The health inspector visited the restaurant to check if it met hygiene standards. attack /uh-TAK/ [verb] – to use violence against someone or something with the intention of causing harm or damage The gangsters threatened to attack the store if they didn’t receive…
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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 or heard about any types of extreme weather? Does extreme weather impact daily life and the environment? 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。 flood /fluhd/ [noun] – a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry After the heavy rain, the streets were covered in a flood, making it difficult to drive. heat wave /HEET weyv/ [noun] – a period of unusually hot weather. During the heat wave, people were advised to stay indoors and drink plenty of water. thunderstorm /THUHN-der-stawrm/…
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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。 Is TikTok commonly used in your country? Have you ever used TikTok or heard about it from friends or family? 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。 independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – not influenced or controlled by others; self-reliant The documentary aims to showcase the stories of independent filmmakers around the world. argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, often with the intention of persuading others to agree Lawyers often argue their cases passionately in court to convince the judge…
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