Tag Archive: World News – Beginner

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 how wildfires spread? Can technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? 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。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something over time The project is making great progress each week. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly The wildfire spread through the forest in just hours. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible danger or problem She warned him about the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than…
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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 causes fires in forests or cities? Would you have a plan if firefighters couldn’t stop a fire in your area? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that causes something to become worse or less useful The storm caused a lot of damage to homes. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over a large area. The fire spread quickly through the dry forest. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the state or situation of something The conditions for hiking…
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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 heard about winter storms? Have you ever been in a situation where the weather changed your daily plans? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time The weather today is very sunny. cancellation /kan-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening There was a cancellation of the concert. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the degree of heat in a place or thing The temperature is very high today. frequent /free-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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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 any endangered animals? Have you ever seen a big fish before? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it The environmental changes are harming the animals. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the number of people or animals living in a particular area The population of fish is getting smaller. overfishing /ow-vr-FI-shuhng/ [noun] – catching too many fish so that the fish population is reduced Overfishing harms the balance of the sea. fishery…
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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 animals that are endangered at risk of disappearing? Can the disappearance of an endangered species cause problems? 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。 individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, considered separately from others Each individual whale has unique markings. trapped /trapt/ [adjective] – unable to move or escape The trapped bird couldn’t escape from the net. survey /sur-VEY/ [noun] – an investigation or examination conducted to gather information The team completed a survey to measure the health of the forest. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very…
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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 about high-speed trains? Are there advantages to using trains compared to cars or airplanes? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system or process for providing something, like transportation, for people The restaurant offers great service to its customers. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative I have the option to take the bus or walk. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to the beach was long but fun. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb]…
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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 always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting people? 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [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。 Do you know what privatization is? Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? 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。 conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or argument The two teams had a conflict over the game rules. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount The teacher will increase the class time next week. threaten /THRET-n/ [verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/…
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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 use social media? Have you ever seen harmful content on social media? 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。 fine /fahyn/ [noun] – an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law The company had to pay heavy fines for violating environmental regulations. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – assistance, encouragement, or backing provided to someone or something The teacher’s support helped the students finish their projects on time. vote /voht/ [noun] – the act of expressing a choice or…
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