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 have any pets? Have you ever heard of animals getting sick from food or drinks? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something The factory produced thousands of toys every year. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something The soup contains a blend of fresh herbs and vegetables for extra flavor. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The owner of the restaurant greeted the guests at the door. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to…
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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 machines being connected to human brains? Are scientists working on linking brains to machines to help 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to tell people something officially, especially about a plan or decision The teacher announced the test results after lunch. report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give information about something that happened She reported the missing items to the manager. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better He wants to improve his English skills by practicing every day. insert…
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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 how wildfires spread? Can technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? 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。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something over time The project is making great progress each week. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly The wildfire spread through the forest in just hours. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible danger or problem She warned him about the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than…
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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 what causes fires in forests or cities? Would you have a plan if firefighters couldn’t stop a fire 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that causes something to become worse or less useful The storm caused a lot of damage to homes. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over a large area. The fire spread quickly through the dry forest. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the state or situation of something The conditions for hiking…
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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 heard about winter storms? Have you ever been in a situation where the weather changed your daily plans? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time The weather today is very sunny. cancellation /kan-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening There was a cancellation of the concert. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the degree of heat in a place or thing The temperature is very high today. frequent /free-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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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 any endangered animals? Have you ever seen a big fish before? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it The environmental changes are harming the animals. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the number of people or animals living in a particular area The population of fish is getting smaller. overfishing /ow-vr-FI-shuhng/ [noun] – catching too many fish so that the fish population is reduced Overfishing harms the balance of the sea. fishery…
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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 animals that are endangered at risk of disappearing? Can the disappearance of an endangered species cause problems? 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。 individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, considered separately from others Each individual whale has unique markings. trapped /trapt/ [adjective] – unable to move or escape The trapped bird couldn’t escape from the net. survey /sur-VEY/ [noun] – an investigation or examination conducted to gather information The team completed a survey to measure the health of the forest. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very…
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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 high-speed trains? Are there advantages to using trains compared to cars or airplanes? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system or process for providing something, like transportation, for people The restaurant offers great service to its customers. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative I have the option to take the bus or walk. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to the beach was long but fun. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb]…
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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 always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun]…
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