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。 Are hurricanes different from other types of storms? Do you prepare for natural disasters before they hit? 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。 floodwater /FLUHD-waw-ter/ [noun] – water that covers an area during a flood The floodwaters rose quickly, covering the streets and homes. neighbor /NEY-ber/ [noun] – someone who lives near you My neighbor invited us over for dinner last night. together /tuh-GETH-er/ [adverb] – with each other, at the same time or place Let’s study together for the math test tomorrow. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to…
Read more

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 a desert landscape change when it rains? Is rain considered a significant event in deserts? 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。 receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to be given or experience something The city received a large amount of snow last winter, far more than usual. rainfall /REYN -fawl/ [noun] – the amount of rain that falls in a specific area The rainfall this month is above average. record /rek-ERD/ [verb] – to write down or store information Please record your name on the sheet. benefit /BEN-uh-fit / [verb]…
Read more

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 living longer is always a good thing? Have you heard of any countries where people commonly live to 100 years 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author decided to publish her first novel next spring. maximum /MAK-suh-muhm/ [adjective] – being the largest amount or number allowed or possible The maximum speed allowed on this road is 60…
Read more

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。 Can you give one common cause of road accidents? Are seatbelt use, speed limits, and traffic lights effective in preventing road accidents? 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。 incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, especially one that is unusual or interesting An incident at school made everyone worried. quiet /KWAHY-it/ [adjective] – making little or no noise The quiet library helps students focus on their work. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or interest about something There is concern about the weather for the trip. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/…
Read more

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 pears? Do you think climate change will affect fruit production 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。 set up /SET-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to establish or arrange something for a particular purpose They plan to set up a new recycling program in the neighborhood. flood /fluhd/ [noun] – a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry The heavy rain caused floods in several parts of the city. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that reduces the value or usefulness…
Read more

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 governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? Are there possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc. The school has a new rule about cell phones. agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept something They all agree that the movie was fun. related /ri-LEY-tid/ [adjective] – connected or having some…
Read more

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 schools should limit or ban smartphone use among students? Have you ever experienced a situation where smartphone use in school was distracting? 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。 approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to officially agree to or accept something The teacher will approve our project tomorrow. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something for a particular purpose You require a ticket to enter the concert. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem The teacher will address the students’…
Read more

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 a “layoff” when workers are let go because of budget cuts? Are jobs in technology and manufacturing at high risk of layoffs? 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。 early /UR-lee/ [adjective] – happening or done before the expected time She arrived at the party early to help set up. hiring /HAI-ur-uhng/ [noun] – the act of offering someone a job. We need to speed up the hiring. unemployed /uhn-em-PLOID/ [adjective] – not having a job He is currently unemployed and looking for work. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a…
Read more

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 studying in another country? Do you believe that working in a different country offers valuable life experiences? 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 mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country He applied for a tourist visa to visit France during the summer holidays. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She couldn’t attend the meeting because she had a previous engagement. reduce /ri-DOOS/…
Read more

©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) 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 watched the Paralympic Games? Have you heard about the different sports featured in the Paralympics? 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。 silence /SAHY-luhns/ [noun] – a period without any sound; complete quiet After the meeting, there was an awkward silence in the room. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone She decided to encourage her friend to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow or give permission for something The restaurant permits pets…
Read more