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©(City of Ashiya 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 heard of the Guinness World Records? Can you give me one thing you want to do or still plan to do even as you grow older? 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。 title /TAHYT-l/ [noun] – a designation or honor granted to someone, often based on an achievement or distinction She won the title of Employee of the Month for her hard work. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information 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 know about the Paralympic Games? Can you name any sports included in the Paralympic Games? 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。 schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to arrange or plan an event to take place at a particular time Please schedule the meeting for next Monday morning. take place /teyk pleys/ [phrasal verb] – to happen, especially after being planned or expected The concert will take place in the park. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent a particular idea or time…
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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 pandas in person? How would you describe a panda in one word? 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or extent The giant robot towered over the city skyline. twin /twin/ [noun] – a baby born at the same time as another baby from the same mother She has some differences with her twin. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship / [noun] – the way in which two or more people or things are connected Their relationship grew stronger over the years…
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©REUTERS/Hollie Adams 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 familiar with Banksy and his artwork? Can you name a famous artist from 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。 series /SEER-eez/ [noun] – a group of related things or events that follow each other in sequence The TV series has been a hit with audiences around the world. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to establish the truth or certainty of something The doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing all the test results. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to plan or mean for something to happen…
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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 thought about how long you might work before retiring? What is the retirement age 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company announced a new product launch next month. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly or steadily over a period of time The company is gradually improving its customer service. retire /ri-TIRE/ [verb] – to stop working after reaching a certain age He plans to retire next year after working…
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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 attended or heard about a wedding that was particularly extravagant? What might be the significance of a wedding ceremony that involves blessings from global leaders and celebrities? 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。 wedding /WED-ing / [noun] – a marriage ceremony and the festivities associated with it They attended a beautiful wedding ceremony in a church in the countryside. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn / [noun] – a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark an event The town held a big celebration for its anniversary. Mumbai /MUHM-bye /…
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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 anything about flooding? Can flooding impact a 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。 flooding /FLUH-ding/ [noun] – a situation in which an area of land becomes covered with water, especially from rain The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city, making many roads impassable. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially something bad The storm caused many trees to fall, blocking the roads. dam /dam/ [noun] – a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing and to create…
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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 considered studying abroad? Which country is famous in your country for studying abroad? 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 endorsement on a passport, permitting someone to enter and stay in a country for a specific purpose, such as study, work, or tourism She applied for a student visa to study in Australia for the upcoming academic year. instead /in-STED/ [adverb] – in place of; as an alternative or substitute She decided to stay home instead of going to 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。 What is the Iberian lynx and where does it live? Do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is 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。 extinct /ex-TINCT/ [adjective] – no longer in existence; having died out The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct. source /sors/ [noun] – a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained The library is a good source of information for your research project. adult /uh-DULT/ [noun] – a fully…
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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 experienced a storm? Was it a hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm, or another type of storm? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that makes something less valuable, useful, or able to function The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in our neighborhood. particularly /par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially; more than usual or more than others She was particularly interested in learning about how storms form. advise /ad-VIZE/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest something The teacher advised the students…
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