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。 What is your favorite season? Do you like warm weather? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature is high today. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else This house has only had one previous owner. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same All the buildings here look quite similar. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The accident…
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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 air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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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 working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
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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。 What is the longest holiday in your country? Do you celebrate that holiday? 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。 raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The government announced its plans to raise taxes. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition Ms. Brown remains a history teacher after all these years. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected It will likely rain tomorrow. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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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。 Please describe your house. Does your house have solar panels? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The ground was still wet from the recent rain. course /kawrs/ [noun] – a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification Tim has completed his three-year creative writing course. last /last/ [verb] – to continue to exist Weather forecasts say the snow will last until the end of next week. lack…
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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 eat a balanced diet? Do you like pasta? 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。 habit /HAB-it / [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group A healthy diet creates a body resistant to disease. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part This drink doesn’t contain…
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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 sometimes feel small? Do you believe that there is more to discover in the universe? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success The advantage of the idea was its simplicity. realize /REE-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly They didn’t realize the danger they were in. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it I experienced a lot of difficulties while taking the exam. universe /YOO-nuh-vurs/…
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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。 Did you have a good night’s sleep? Do you enjoy being 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something This approach seems very sensible to me. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work An unhappy home environment can affect a child’s behavior. appearance /uh-PEER-uhns / [noun] – the way a person or thing looks or seems to other…
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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。 Are you aware of non-verbal cues? Is a non-verbal cue 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。 communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Good communication is important for business. attitude /AT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this His attitude made me extremely annoyed. frequently /FREE-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – often He frequently exhibits at the art gallery. via /VAHY-uh/ [preposition] – using a particular machine, system, or person to send or receive something…
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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 it allowed to have a second job in your country? Could you tell me about your job? 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 He will require surgery on his left knee. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the act of dealing with customers in a store, restaurant, or hotel by taking their orders, showing or selling them goods, etc. The only problem with this restaurant is that the service is so slow. reasonable /REE-zuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable You must…
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