Tag Archive: World News – Beginner

©AP Photo/Richard Drew, 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 stores always have the same prices? Is clear pricing 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。 price /PRAHY-siz/ [noun] – how much something costs The store shows clear prices online. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – a business that sells goods or services The company sells groceries online. fair /fair/ [adjective] – treating people in the same way and not cheating Fair prices help customers feel safe. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand The app is simple to use. immediately /ih-MEE-dee-uht-lee/ [adjective] – right away…
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©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura 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。 Where do people usually buy makeup? What makes shopping fun? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOST/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Store visits were reduced last year. large /lahrj/ [adjective] – big in size or amount The beauty market is large. comfortable /comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl// [adjective] – feeling relaxed Chairs make the store comfortable. interesting /IN-truh-sting/ [adjective] – holding attention New tools make shopping interesting. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – change to fit new situations…
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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 read books about real life? Do books help people learn ideas? 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 /PUB-lish/ [verb] – to make a book available The company published a new book. copy /KOP-ee/ [noun] – one book She bought one copy. public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people She listens to public opinion. discussion /di-SKUH-shuhn/ [noun] – people talking about ideas The class had a discussion. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give…
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©John Dowling 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 seen animals at a zoo or sanctuary? Do you help animals in the 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。 important //im-PAWR-tnt// [adjective] – having a lot of value or meaning Elephants are important animals. safe /SAYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous The milk is safe for elephants. job /JOB/ [noun] – work people do for money The sanctuary gives jobs to locals. strong /STRONG/ [adjective] – healthy and powerful The elephants grow strong. together /tuh-GETH-er/ [adective] – with others People work together at…
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©(Four Paws 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。 Do you like watching videos about animals online? Do you think animals feel safe when they live near people? 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。 private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – not public and owned by one person or group The meeting was held in a private room away from the public. case /keys/ [noun] – a specific situation or event that is being examined The case raised questions about safety rules in schools. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing and not finished The city is dealing with…
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©Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 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。 What zoo animals have you seen before? What baby animals are often born in zoos? 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。 arrival /uh-RY-vuhl/ [noun] – when someone or something comes to a place The arrival of the bus made everyone relax. habitat /HAB-uh-tat/ [noun] – the place where an animal or plant lives Birds live in a forest habitat. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe Trees protect animals from heat. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – something done regularly Cleaning…
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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 seeing flowers at events such as weddings or parties? Do you prefer fresh flowers or dried flowers for decoration? 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。 couple /KUHP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are in a romantic relationship or marry Many couples now prefer simple celebrations instead of big parties. bride /brahyd/ [noun] – a woman on her wedding day The bride prepared her own gifts for the guests to make the event more personal. refrigeration /ri-frij-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of keeping something cold to preserve…
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©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News 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。 Do you feel excited when you think about traveling by airplane? Do you think a busy travel season makes trips more stressful? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than planned The meeting was delayed because the speaker arrived late. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels through the air (such as a plane) The aircraft landed safely after flying through heavy rain. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event that is unusual or unexpected 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。 Do you enjoy eating special foods during holidays? Have you ever noticed food becoming more expensive in your area? 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。 expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot of money The new smartphone became expensive after the store raised its prices. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a thing that influences or causes a result Several factors slowed the project, including bad weather and late deliveries. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as temperature, rain, or wind The cold weather reduced 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。 Have you ever imagined what it is like to see a tiger in the wild? Do you think people should stop buying products made from wild animals? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the buying, selling, or exchanging of goods The police stopped the illegal trade of rare birds at the airport. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become less in number, amount, or level The number of visitors to the museum dropped after the heavy storm. claw /klaw/ [noun] – the sharp nail of an…
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