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Archeologists discover “frozen archive” from Norway’s melted ice patch

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©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。 Do you like going to museums? Are you interested in history? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time Christopher Columbus discovered America. antler /ANT-ler/ [noun] – a horn with parts like branches that grows on the head of a deer Did you know that deer shed their antlers every year? leather /LETH-er/ [adjective] – animal skin that has been treated in order to preserve it and is used to make shoes, bags,…
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Blue whales have returned to South Georgia after 50 years

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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 blue whale? What endangered animals do you know? 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。 badly /BAD-lee/ [adverb] – in a severe and harmful way Her boss treated her badly. hunting /HUHN-ting/ [noun] – chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit Hunting wild animals for fun should stop. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less The couple’s share in the stock market has decreased this year. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo / [verb] – to keep happening, existing,…
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El Rastro in Madrid reopens after more than 8 months due to COVID-19 threat

©Reuters 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 going shopping? How often do you go shopping? 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。 marketplace /MAHR-kit-pleys/ [noun] – a small outside area in a town where there is a market Mina and I will go to the marketplace this weekend. strict /strikt/ [adjective] – limiting people’s freedom to behave as they wish beyond what is usual My parents are strict. They won’t let me go out with my friends without their permission. route /root/ [noun] – a fixed path for regularly moving or delivering people…
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Americans still travel for Thanksgiving despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases

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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 spend any holiday with your family? Do you have any plans to travel this year? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important I always celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. holiday /HOL-i-dey/ [noun] – an official day when you do not have to go to work or school June 12 is a public holiday in my country. screen /skreen/ [verb] – to test or examine someone or something…
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12 year-old boy discovers 69-million-year old dinosaur fossil

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© Nature Conservancy of Canada via CNN.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。 Do you watch dinosaur movies? Do you think dinosaurs are interesting? 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。 fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock for a very long period The fossil is believed to be 10 million years old. hike /hahyk/ [noun] – a long walk, especially in the countryside Millie and John went on a hike with their college friends. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group…
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Microsoft turns to using cleaner jet fuel to cut down air pollution

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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 been on an airplane? What are some things that can be recycled? 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 Let’s start using plant oil fuels from now on. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a trip in an aircraft What time is your flight to California? handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of Mina will handle the reports while I’m gone. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb]…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

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© 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。 Have you ever received an award or a recognition in your life? How did you feel about it? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted to exit through the small window. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we wait for the others before we come up with a decision. well-known /WEl-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The restaurant…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

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© 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。 Do you like attending events? What kind of events do you like attending to? 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。 encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something It’s important to encourage people to do their best in everything they do. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technology helps us in many ways. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at…
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China’s Forbidden City stands proud at 600

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© Frédéric Soltan/Corbis/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。 Have you been to China? What places do you like visiting? 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。 factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building or buildings where people use machines to produce goods My older brother works at a shoe factory. cover /KUHV-er/ [verb] – to put or spread something over something; or to lie on the surface of something If you have no umbrella, use your scarf to cover your head. moat /moht/ [noun] – a large hole filled with hole dug around…
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The Netherlands implements new rules amidst virus concerns for the first time

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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 public transportation do you usually ride? Do you often stay inside your house or apartment during the pandemic? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something What is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading? urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – very important and needing attention immediately We have an urgent meeting right now. Please be at the meeting room. non-essential /non-uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – not necessary All non-essential travels in the whole country is prohibited. several…
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