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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

2021年11月25日

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©BBC via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch New Year’s Eve countdown specials on television? What are you looking forward to in 2022? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true Mr. Kirk confirmed that the stores will be closed for the whole week. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity The spectators cheered for their favorite athletes. joy /joi/ [noun] – great happiness She believes that Christmas brings joy to everyone….
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

2021年11月25日

©BBC via 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。 Where do you usually celebrate New Year’s Eve? Have you been to New York City? 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。 crowd /kroud/ [noun] – a large group of people who have come together There were big crowds at the beach this weekend. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need You need to provide a copy of your diploma. unable /uhn-EY-buhl/ [adjective] – to not be able to do something I was unable to find a new dress for the party. within…
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

2021年11月25日

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©BBC via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveler /REV-uhl-er/ [noun] – someone who dances, drinks, sings, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way Hundreds of revelers gathered at Trafalgar Square. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive It was the first time for Anna to attend such a splendid party. festivity /fe-STIV-i-tee / [noun] – the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion Sharon will host the festivity at the grand ballroom. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions I am…
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What would the world be like if teens were in charge?

2021年11月14日

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of having a boss who is younger than you? What are the best qualities that youngsters have today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pitch /pich/ [verb] – to try to persuade someone to do something She pitched her idea to me during a business lunch. criticize /KRIT-uh-sahyz/ [veb] – to give an opinion or judgment about a book, movie, etc. We’re a group of artists who get together to talk about their ideas and criticize each other’s work. care for /kair fawr/ [verb phrase]…
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What would the world be like if teens were in charge?

2021年11月14日

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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-bl/ [adjective] – renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are a need today. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honor The Green Party has nominated him as their candidate in the upcoming election. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action She has worked her way up through the ranks of the corporation and is now a…
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What would the world be like if teens were in charge?

2021年11月14日

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©BBC News 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 to become a leader? Would you prefer to have a younger boss? 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。 opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something Everyone will have an opportunity to give their opinion. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It is our responsibility to protect the…
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Malta welcomes travelers back safely

2021年11月12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。 Has your country already opened its borders to tourists? Have you already been vaccinated? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another Have you been stopped at the border? region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided Guangxi is one of China’s regions that has the freedom to govern itself. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from…
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Malta welcomes travelers back safely

2021年11月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Other countries were urged to lift trade restrictions by the president. eligible /eL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Only persons over the age of 18 are eligible to vote. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home A children’s home was to be converted into a residence for adolescent girls, according to the council. renewal /ri-NOO-uhl/ [noun] – the act of making an official document, agreement, or rule continue for more time A lot of employees were laid off and a few employees…
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