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 what fossil fuels are? Do you believe achieving zero emissions is possible? 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。 disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to not have the same opinion, idea, etc. They often disagree on which movie to watch because they have different preferences. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [KLAHY-mit] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in this region is very hot and sunny during the summer months. argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of…
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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 ever gone on a deep-sea diving excursion for tourism purposes? Do you believe deep-sea tourism can contribute to a better understanding of marine life? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation Tourism is the act of traveling to different places for leisure and exploring new cultures and attractions. peace /pees/ [noun] – the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or…
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©Johnny Stockshooter/Alamy 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 a floating highway? Is a floating highway a type of transportation infrastructure built above water bodies? 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。 sparkling /SPAHRK-ling/ [adjective] – shining brightly with flashes of light or reflecting light in a glittering or shimmering way The stars in the night sky were sparkling, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing view for everyone to admire. engineering /en-juh-NEER-ing/ [noun] – the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such…
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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 feel extreme temperatures or weather conditions in your surroundings? Does climate change have any impact on wildlife and ecosystems? 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove or say that something is true The weather report confirms that it will rain today. reduced /ruh-DOOST/ [adjective] – less than before or less than usual I have a reduced amount of homework today, so I can relax. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as…
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©ADB SEADS 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 of a disease called polio? Do you know that polio has different variants? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt / [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team after months of hard work and practice. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort traveling The message reached her just in time for her birthday. tiny…
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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。 Can the color of your swimwear affect your visibility and make it easier for others to spot you in emergency situations? Can wearing swimwear in a certain color help you blend in with your surroundings and avoid potential dangers? 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。 fashionable /FASH-uh-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are in fashion Sarah wore a fashionable dress to the school party, and all her friends complimented her on how stylish she looked. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or…
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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 ever visited a shipwreck site? Would you be interested in exploring a shipwreck if given the opportunity? 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。 hidden /HI-dn/ [adjective] – not easy to find The treasure map led the adventurers to a hidden cave deep in the forest. wave /weyv / [noun] – a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an area of water, especially the ocean The children ran towards the beach, excited to ride the big waves crashing against the shore. mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [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 the word ‘endangered’ means? Do you think it’s important to conserve endangered species? 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。 survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist The company faced financial challenges, but strategic decisions were made to ensure its survival. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to give freedom or free movement to someone or something The zoo announced plans to release several rehabilitated animals back into the wild. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – belonging or relating to the…
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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 familiar with the social media app TikTok? Do you think it is safe to use TikTok? 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。 objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve The organization’s primary objective is to provide humanitarian aid to communities affected by natural disasters. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist The research findings have uncovered the potential benefits of a new medical treatment. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or ability to look at documents and information The…
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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 find India an interesting country to visit? Have you seen people from India visiting or living in your country? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday Many people enjoy visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures, which is why tourism is a popular industry around the world. improvement / im-PROOV-muhnt/ [ noun] – an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better…
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