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。 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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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 seismic activity the movement of Earth’s crust? Can volcanic eruptions be triggered by seismic activity? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to go through or to undergo something I experienced heavy rain on my trip. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – refers to the occurrence of physical movements or events The sudden increase in volcanic activity worried the island’s residents. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully over a period of time Teachers monitor students during exams. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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©(Coca-Cola 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 tried a drink with a unique flavor? What food reminds you of your childhood? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing A trend for vintage fashion has recently gained popularity among teenagers. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt / [adjective] – lasting or intended to last indefinitely The summer carnival is a seasonal event and will not be a permanent attraction in the city. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the preference or liking of 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 felt unsafe or uncomfortable online? Do you think social media platforms should be responsible for harmful content? 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。 propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to suggest a plan or idea for others to consider She proposed a new activity for the school event. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] – a plan or action taken to achieve a result The government introduced new measures to improve education. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being protected from danger or harm The school has rules to ensure…
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