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©CNN via HANDOUT/PA/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。 Do you like solving puzzles? What are your plans for the holidays? 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。 spy /spahy/ [noun] – a person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities of another country or organization The spy was observing the people around him. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – one of a group of people who work together I met some colleagues at the park this afternoon. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within…
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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 stay safe at home? What should you do if you are in danger? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action The city is under a state of emergency due to the earthquake. at least /at LEEST/ [adverb phrase] – as much as, or more than, a number or amount We stayed at the park for at least three hours. conversation /kon-ver-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (a) talk…
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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 traveling? Where would you like to travel? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another The train travels across the French-Spanish border. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening You’re not allowed to talk during the exam. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary Skiing at 80 mph requires complete attention. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a…
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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 experienced a flooding incident? Do you recycle used things 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。 edge /ej/ [noun] – the outer or farthest point of something He applied pink frosting around the edge of the cake, architecture /AHR-ki-tek-cher/ [noun] – the art and practice of designing and making buildings This is an example of 1900s architecture. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of countryside, usually one without many buildings or other things that are not natural He felt great awe for the landscape. worth…
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© Shutterstock via britannica.com 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 comes to mind when you hear the term “natural disasters”? What natural disaster does your country often experience? 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。 evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe Locals were ordered to evacuate due to the flood. officer /AW-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a position of authority in an organization The personnel officer who interviewed you will give you feedback. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do 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 have an Apple gadget? Which do you like better, iPhones or other smartphones? 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。 provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need This book provides beneficial information on the services available in the area. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She has a food blog where she posts recipes, cooking suggestions, and restaurant reviews. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of equipment),…
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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 an environmentalist? Are you a part of an environmental organization? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit / [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place We plan to move to a warmer climate after we retire. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The government is facing pressure from environmental issues. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose It’s an organization that provides low-income persons with free legal…
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