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A piece of Himalayan glacier bursts open a dam in India

2021年2月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deluge /DEL-yooj/ [noun] – a very large amount of rain or water There’s a typhoon today. Be careful not to get caught in the deluge. on the lookout /on thuh LOOK-out/ [phrasal noun] – to search for something or someone Richard is constantly on the lookout for a new recipe to try. torrent /TAWR-uhnt/ [noun] – a large stream of water that moves very fast Due to the incident, the river became a raging torrent. stand with /stand with/ [idiom] – to be or remain united (in support of or opposition to something) They promised to…
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A piece of Himalayan glacier bursts open a dam in India

2021年2月15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 seen a dam before? What do you do to stay prepared for natural disasters? 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。 dam /dam/ [noun] – a wall built across a river to stop the flow and collect the water, esp. to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area or can be used to make electricity Local officials building a new dam in the city. glacier /GLEY-sher/ [noun] – a large mass of ice that moves slowly You can see a glacier from…
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Europeans pay 20% more for their holidays than they did before the pandemic

2021年2月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain Life is loaded with uncertainties. declaration /dek-luh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – an announcement, often one that is written and official A statement of their commercial interests must be made by members of Congress. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization An airline spokesperson said that flights will operate as planned. modification /mod-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to something, usually to improve it It is reasonably straightforward to…
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Europeans pay 20% more for their holidays than they did before the pandemic

2021年2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。 Do you like traveling? Have you already traveled in Europe? 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。 happen /hap-uhn/ [verb] – (of a situation or an event) to have existence or come into existence No one knows exactly what happened but several people have been hurt. despite /dih-spahyt/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I still enjoyed the week despite the weather. book /book/ [verb] – to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc. at a particular time in the future…
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Europeans pay 20% more for their holidays than they did before the pandemic

2021年2月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the time you traveled? Do you have any plans traveling this year? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. particularly /per-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially, or more than usual We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who speak two or more European languages. scheduled /SKEJ-oold/ [adjective] – planned to happen at a particular time He usually attended regularly scheduled meetings with the technicians. doubt /dout/ [noun] – (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is I’m having doubts about his ability to…
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AstraZeneca vaccines in France to be given to people under 65 years

2021年2月10日

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© EPA via bbc.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。 Have you already received the Covid-19 vaccine? Do you know anyone who has got the Covid-19 vaccine? 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。 below /bih-LOH/ [adverb] – less than a particular amount or level Kevin’s grades at school have been below average for some time now. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour I suggest that you control your spending habits. decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities Paula could…
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AstraZeneca vaccines in France to be given to people under 65 years

2021年2月10日

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© EPA via bbc.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The president lifted the trade restrictions. insufficient /in-suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enough The insufficient money cannot fund the project. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the ability, especially of a medicine or a method of achieving something, to produce the intended result To test the efficacy of the vaccine, a series of tests will be conducted. stance /stans/ [noun] – a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion His stance regarding the issue did not change. pharmaceutical /fahr-muh-SOO-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] –…
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AstraZeneca vaccines in France to be given to people under 65 years

2021年2月10日

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© EPA via bbc.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the Covid-19 vaccines that you know of? How has Covid-19 change your life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to accept, allow, or officially agree to something The committee has approved the suggestion discussed in the meeting. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities As the company’s president, he has to make tough decisions. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers She works…
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