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。 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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©(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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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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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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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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©(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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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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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 snakes are scary? Do you think climate change affects animal behavior? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a piece of land or a building that belongs to someone They inherited a large property with a farmhouse and a barn in the countryside. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [adjective] – more than two but not a large number Several students stayed after class to ask the teacher questions. pile /pahyl/ [noun] – a group of things stacked or gathered together There was a pile of dirty…
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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 heard of canals being used to catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? 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。 network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people or things The train network connects all the cities. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding something that was not known before The discovery of gold made the town famous. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information or a book available for people to read She will publish her first book next year….
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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 that pollution harms the environment? Are you aware that mining affects 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc., by harmful substances or waste Air pollution in big cities is a serious environmental problem. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – something that makes you believe something is true or exists The evidence shows he was at home. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that something is true or correct The experiment confirmed the scientist’s hypothesis. inclusion /in-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun]…
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