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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 seen an electric car? How long do you think it takes to charge an electric car at a charging station? 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。 public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people The government aims to improve public services, especially education. financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed Their new business partners have been experiencing financial difficulties. provide /pruh-vahyd/ [verb] – to give someone 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。 When is the rainy season in your country? Do you like the rainy season? 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。 flash flood /flash fluhd / [noun] – a sudden and severe flood A flash flood swept through the area a couple of years ago. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury The damage to the car…
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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。 When was the last time you have been to a hospital? Have you heard any news about fake doctors? 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。 staff /stahf/ [noun] – the group of people who work for an organization The hospital staff works well together. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record You can register for the contest here. document /DOK-yuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type Could you…
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©Elijah Nouvelage / Bloomberg / Getty Images via CNN 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 best gift you have received? Do you enjoy giving gifts? 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。 missing /MIS-ing/ [adjective] – something that is missing cannot be found because it is not where it should be My grandmother’s gold ring has been missing for days. former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past My sister was a former university professor. cost /kawst/ [verb] – If something costs an…
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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 a DJ does? Do you attend music festivals? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something We like this approach because it fits in with our own ideas. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – an organized set of special events, such as musical performances There is a poster about the pop festival. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl / [adjective] – necessary or needed Mistakes are an essential part of education. DJ /dee-jey/ [verb] – to work as a DJ (= someone…
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©Pablo Barcelon via CNN Philippines 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 on a lockdown now? Have you received any financial help from your government? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening The city does not allow smoking in all public areas. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The principal announced the dates of the summer vacation. painful /PEYN-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing emotional or physical pain His…
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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。 In your country, where do people usually buy cigarettes? Do restaurants in your country have smoking areas? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less The price of sugar decreased this month. soon /soon/ [adverb] – in or within a short time; before long; quickly I arrived in the city sooner than I expected. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc The popular…
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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 been vaccinated? When was the last time you went to a restaurant? 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。 indoor /IN-dohr/ [adjective] – happening, used, or existing inside a building She prefers indoor activities. enter /EN-ter/ [verb] – to come or go into a particular place You may now enter the building. certification /ser-tif-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official document attesting a certain fact Today, William received his certification as an English teacher. original /uh-RIJ-uh-nl/ [adjective] – existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of 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 a paid parental leave in your country? Do you often go on leave from work or school? 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。 access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something He gained complete access to the company files. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning. fact /fakt/ [noun] – something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for…
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