Tag Archive: World News – Beginner

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, 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 think trees can help keep people healthy? Would you like to live near a big forest? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a dense forest with heavy rainfall, usually found in tropical areas The government is working to protect the rainforest in Southeast Asia. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uh/ [noun] – a talk or conversation where people share ideas or opinions The teachers had discussions about how to improve online classes. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of a person’s body or…
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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman 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 heavy rainfall cause floods in your country? Can floods damage people’s homes and lives? 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。 precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse in quality or condition The old bridge may deteriorate after…
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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae 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 climbed a mountain? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? 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。 summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain The hikers stood on the snowy summit. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The baby showed remarkable strength for her age. encouragement /en-KUR-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – words or actions that make someone more confident or hopeful The teacher’s encouragement helped the student try again. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability…
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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 like to spend time near water in nature? Have you ever seen green plants or algae growing in water? 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。 danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm, injury, or damage The old bridge is in danger of collapsing after the heavy rain. waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted or unusable material, often left over from people or animals Factories must find better ways to manage chemical waste. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance needed by plants or animals to live and grow…
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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, 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 read about wildfires in the news? Do high temperatures and droughts cause fires? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe damage to the small houses. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to drink water on hot days. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to sickness without good care. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) 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 eaten frozen food from a supermarket? If you heard news about contaminated food, would you stop buying it? 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。 possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to happen or exist; not certain but can occur The teacher warned about a possible delay to the school trip because of rain. batch /bach/ [noun] – a group of items produced or collected at the same time The bakery had to throw away two batches of bread because they were burned. port /pawrt/…
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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 like learning new words in English? Do you prefer learning words from books or from the internet? 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。 dictionary /DIK-shuh-ner-ee/ [noun] – a book or online resource that lists words in a language and explains their meanings, uses, and forms The teacher asked the students to check the dictionary for the meaning of new words. cartoon /kahr-TOON/ [noun] – a funny or animated drawing, film, or show, often made for entertainment The children enjoyed watching a cartoon about animals on television. joke…
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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough 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 osprey near water? Do you know any other fish that birds eat? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious. The storm caused severe damage to the small town. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed; a basic thing that you cannot live without Water is essential for life on Earth. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it Many people oppose…
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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 use social media every day? Do you think parents should check children’s online activities? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The school requires students to wear uniforms every day. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] – a person who uses a service, system, or product The app has millions of active users worldwide. block /blok/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or moving forward The court decided not to block the company’s plan to build a new factory….
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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 often use plastic bags when shopping? Do you think it is easy to recycle plastic 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。 disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have a different opinion or not accept something The students disagreed about which project idea was the best. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – one part in every hundred, shown by the symbol % Sales of smartphones increased by 20 percent last year. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear by giving details or reasons The teacher explained the rules…
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