Notes:
the semi-finals: 準決勝(戦);
the Netherlands: オランダ;
Argentina:アルゼンチン;

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The World Cup is now over. For one month, Brazil has been the host of the world’s biggest soccer event. Brazilians were hoping to win, but they were beaten in the semi-finals (and lost their best player). Then they lost to the Netherlands (Holland) on Sunday morning Japan time. In the end, they came in fourth place. The final game of the World Cup was this morning. Argentina and Germany played a great game. There were moments when it looked like Argentina would win, but in the end Germany got the winning goal. Now we can say goodbye to the excitement but hello to late mornings again. (by Prof.Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
high-pitched melodies 高音域の歌;

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The other day, I went to karaoke with a friend. I like singing, but I was nervous because I’m poor at singing, and I can’t sing high-pitched melodies.
When we arrived at the karaoke box, I was still nervous. Then, my friend said to me,”Today is just for practice. I won’t laugh at your singing. I’m poor at singing, too. Please don’t worry and just relax.” I was happy to hear that. I realized that I had a good friend. After hearing her say that, I was able to enjoy singing. I want to be a kind person like her. (written by student Miss Iwata, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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