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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 work out? When do you work out? 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。 workout /WURK-out/ [noun] – a period of physical exercise When I do a good workout, l feel fine. prevent /pri-VENT/ [pri-VENT] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something This should prevent any further trouble. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The first symptom of the disease is difficulty of breathing. author /AW-ther/…
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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 your city populated? Have you already traveled to a populated place? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place Rural areas housed 10% of the population. peak /peek/ [peek] – the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill Prices reached a peak last month. developed /dih-VEL-uhpt/ [adjective] – a developed country has had modern industry, transportation, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services Many businesses in…
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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 already tried kayaking? Do you live near a river? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn / [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place The situation was becoming increasingly stressful. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste That company is responsible for the pollution in the river. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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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 have a job right now? What is an ideal company for 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。 hire /hahyuhr/ [verb] – to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job I was hired by the company that I applied to yesterday. qualified /KWOL-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – having finished a training course, or having particular skills, etc. Tom is now a qualified engineer. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else No previous experience is necessary for the position because training will…
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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 a famous city? Do you use mud in construction 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。 architect /AHR-ki-tekt/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly The architect checked the building of the mall. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time People have lived in the cave since ancient times. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or 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。 Do you like food? Do you like awards? 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。 amazing /uh-MEY-zing/ [adjective] – very good This is amazing. building /BIL-ding/ [noun] – a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory The building is tall. pool /POOL/ [noun] – a swimming place Let us swim in the pool. chef /SHEF/ [noun] – a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook The chef cooks food. whole /hohl/ [adjective] – complete or not…
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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 often buy items made in other countries? Do you have enough supply of essentials like food and 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。 fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned Wood and coal are some examples of fuel. lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it We won’t be able to go on a holiday today due to lack of funds. currency /KUR-uhn-see/ [noun]…
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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 prepared for natural disasters? Do you know some places to go when natural disasters happen? 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。 thousand /THOU-zuhnd/ [noun] – the number 1,000 The population of the village is about three thousand. home /hohm/ [noun] – the house, apartment, etc. where you live, especially with your family The senator has two homes – an apartment in Washington and a house in Colorado. flood /fluhd / [noun] – to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes…
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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 prefer remote work to office work? Do you enjoy social interaction? 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。 setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the position of a house or other building Anyone who works in an office knows what a businessman is. 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 of doing something Everyone will be given the opportunity to comment. disadvantage /dis-uhd-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition or situation that…
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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC News 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 is the temperature/weather today in your city? When do you turn off the lights in your house? 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。 advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice I advise you to bring an umbrella when going outside. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what you think will happen in the future The weather forecast predicts rain in the afternoon. electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to…
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