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 subject are you good at? Can you answer any questions asked of you? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She is an expert in finance. universe /YOO-nuh-vurs / [noun] – everything that exists, esp. all physical matter, including all the stars and planets in space Our world is but a small part of the universe. familiar /fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – easy to recognize because of being seen, met,…
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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 go overtime? How often do you go on vacation? 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。 advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something He simply wants to advance his own career. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money He chose banking as a career. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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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 there many farmers in your country? Would you like to own a farm or live on a farm? 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。 improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to (cause something to) get better Kei’s English speaking skills have improved. financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed I need some financial advice. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is The food was of poor quality. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose…
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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 wear clothes that are made of cotton? Where do you buy your clothes? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a company or business They settled with a foreign firm last week. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a physical substance that things can be made from This kind of material absorbs water easily. burn /burn/ [verb] – to be on fire, or to produce flames How did you burn your hand? cotton /KOT-n/ [noun] – the threads that grow around the seeds of a tall…
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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 seen a palm tree? Do you like artificial intelligence? 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。 depend on /dih-PEND on/ [phrasal verb] – to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before You can’t depend on your parents forever. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding We believe in investing in scientific research. author /AW-ther / [noun] – the writer 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。 How many days do you work a week? Do you like a four-day workweek? 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。 seem /seem/ [verb] – to give the effect of being; to be judged to be These birds seem unaffected by the climate. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success The advantage of the idea was its simplicity. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results…
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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。 How do you save money? Do you spend a lot of money on something? 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。 remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere or off something Come inside and remove your wet coat. maximum /MAK-suh-muhm/ [adjective] – being the largest amount or number allowed or possible Only drink a maximum of three tablets a day. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something Your driver’s license will expire in three months….
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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 do you do? Do you love what you do? 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/ [noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things Do you have any experience working with kids? expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive When do you expect him back? opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility…
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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 adaptable? Do you want to advance professionally? 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。 advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the human body. handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of He was able to handle the situation very well. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb ] – to give someone advice I strongly advise you not to do this. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that…
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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 cycling? Do you have bike lanes on your roads? 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。 impossible /im-POS-uh-buhl / [adjective] – if an action or event is impossible, it cannot happen or be achieved I can’t come today; it’s impossible. outdoor /OUT-dawr/ [adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building It’s an outdoor party, so dress informally. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular…
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