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The Netherlands implements new rules amidst virus concerns for the first time

2020年10月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What businesses are open in your country during this pandemic? Do you go to public places during this pandemic? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or the act of controlling something The new school regulations will be effective next week. select /si-LEKT/ [adjective] – chosen from a larger number as being the best or most valuable School clubs shouldn’t be available for only a select few; they should be for all students. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the human…
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China resumes domestic travel as COVID-19 spread is contained

2020年10月9日

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© Liu Zhongjun via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What countries have you already been to? Are you anxious about the spread of COVID-19? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] –the group of people who officially control a country The government planned to build the first nuclear power plant in the country. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something We have to honor the sacrifices of our ancestors. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning The HR staff announced that I…
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China resumes domestic travel as COVID-19 spread is contained

2020年10月9日

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© Liu Zhongjun via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hit the road / hit thu rohd/ [phrasal verb] – set out on a journey On our first day in Vietnam, we hit the road early in the morning. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to show honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way They commemorated their grandfather’s sacrifice for the country by visiting his tomb. leap /leep/ [noun] – a great and sudden change, increase, or improvement Through the participation of the people in the community, a leap happened. foresee /fawr-SEE/ [verb] – to know…
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China resumes domestic travel as COVID-19 spread is contained

2020年10月9日

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© Liu Zhongjun via CNN 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 traveled to other cities in Japan? 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。 believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true, correct, or real Her husband always believes in what she says. busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing The woman has been busy these past few weeks because of the project. realize /REE-uh-lahyz / [verb] – to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly The…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nasal /NEY-zuhl/ [adjective] – related to the nose Could you drop by the pharmacy and buy me a nasal spray when you go out later? administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] – to give something to someone We have to make sure to administer anyone with the vaccine regardless of age. saline /SEY-leen/ [adjective] – containing or consisting of salt A saline gargle is proven to be more effective in killing bacteria. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a process by which an illness is spread from one person or thing to another Lockdown is necessary to delay the transmission of…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

歯の治療をしてうがいをする女性

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you immediately go see a doctor if you have symptoms of a certain disease? Why or why not? What is the importance of getting oneself tested for a disease? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gargle /GAHR-guhl/ [noun] – the action of rinsing one’s mouth and throat with a medicated solution Use this gargle twice a day to cleanse your mouth and throat. accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes How can we be sure if the test result is accurate? conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

歯の治療をしてうがいをする女性

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 gotten yourself tested for COVID-19? How often do you go to see a doctor? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident Nina suffered from a deadly disease. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period of time Could you please collect all the test papers from the students? officer /OF-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a…
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