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2020年11月30日
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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2020年11月4日
© 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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2020年10月30日
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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2020年10月26日
© 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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2020年10月23日
© 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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2020年10月14日
© 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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2020年10月12日
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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2020年10月9日
© Liu Zhongjun 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。 Do you like traveling? Have you traveled to other cities in Japan? 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。 believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true, correct, or real Her husband always believes in what she says. busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing The woman has been busy these past few weeks because of the project. realize /REE-uh-lahyz / [verb] – to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly The…
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2020年10月2日
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 gotten yourself tested for COVID-19? How often do you go to see a doctor? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident Nina suffered from a deadly disease. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period of time Could you please collect all the test papers from the students? officer /OF-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a…
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2020年9月23日
Pre-reading questions: Do you often get sick? Is there already a COVID-19 vaccine in Japan? Vocabulary: proven /PRU-vuhn/ [adjective] – shown to be true He has proven himself to be a good employee. licensed /LAHY-suhnst/ [adjective] – having a license (an official document) that gives you permission to own, do, or use something Don’t use the vaccines unless they are licensed. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to let someone do something or let something happen You’re allowed to use calculators on your math quiz. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action Don’t call me unless there’s…
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