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Six-year-old boy discovers a massive megalodon shark tooth on Bawdsey beach

2022年5月22日

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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 animal fossil? Have you already seen a shark in real 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。 could /kood/ [modal verb] – used to express possibility, especially slight or uncertain possibility She could arrive anytime now. belong to /bih-LAWNG to/ [phrasal verb] – to be someone’s property You should not take something that doesn’t belong to you. email /EE-meyl/ [verb] – to send an email to someone Has he emailed you the address list yet? example /ig-ZAM-puhl/ [noun] – something that is typical of…
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Six-year-old boy discovers a massive megalodon shark tooth on Bawdsey beach

2022年5月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – describing the period before there were written records Painting dates back to the prehistoric times. megalodon /me-ga-luh-duhn/ [noun] – a very large shark that existed millions of years ago The teeth of certain megalodons were almost 7 inches long. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs He was a famous broadcaster in the 1950s. biologist /bahy-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies biology As a biologist, my main interest has been human genetics. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20日

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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。 How is the weather today? Do you like hot weather? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a government organization The agency’s responsibility is to act in the child’s best interests. warning /WAWR-ning / [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The surgeon general has issued a warning against sunbathing. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of today’s temperature? How do you cope with hot temperatures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is a severe food and water shortage in areas of Africa. prime minister /prahym MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – the leader of the government in some countries In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not moving or changing suddenly This year, most rental prices have remained steady….
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India

2022年5月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©Google via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you say about your primary school? Which do you prefer, a large or small class? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Poverty still exists in some rural areas. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Public transport is not a good option in this case. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people Two schools have reached an agreement to…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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