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Monthly Archive: March 2021
17,000 earthquakes recorded in Iceland
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly They predict that a large earthquake will strike the west coast before the end of the decade. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong He suddenly felt an intense pain in his back. administration /ad-min-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The school administration made the decision to cancel the tour. crack /krak/ [noun] – a very narrow space between…
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17,000 earthquakes recorded in Iceland
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。 When was the last time you experienced an earthquake? Do you have earthquake drills in your country? 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 Anything could happen in the next half hour. large /lahrj/ [adjective] – big in size or amount He owns the world’s largest computer manufacturer. capital/KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Australia’s capital city is Canberra. shock /shok/…
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17,000 earthquakes recorded in Iceland
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What should you do if there is an earthquake? Have you already experienced an earthquake? Tell me about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden violent movement of the earth’s surface, sometimes causing great damage In 1991, an earthquake destroyed much of Luzon. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something The disease affects older people. violent /VAHY-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – sudden or powerful He yells a lot but I don’t think he’s…
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Overseas spectators not allowed in Tokyo Olympics 2021
© Kyodo News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] – to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity First-year students are excluded from the club. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the fact of something becoming known or starting to exist The emergence of new coronavirus strains continues to concern the public. body /BOD-ee/ [noun] – a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason He is a part of the advisory body. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The prime minister lifted the trade restrictions. stage /steyj/…
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Overseas spectators not allowed in Tokyo Olympics 2021
© Kyodo 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。 Are you interested in sports? Do you watch Olympic games? 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。 decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities The pop superstar decided to take a break from social media. against /uh-GENST/ [preposition] – disagreeing with a plan or activity The shareholders are against the proposal. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be done or achieved, or able to exist Do you think it is possible to finish all the work by Friday? unless /uhn-LES/…
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Overseas spectators not allowed in Tokyo Olympics 2021
© Kyodo News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the famous Olympic athletes in your country? Are you excited about the 2021 Olympic games? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part The spectators cheered loudly as the opening ceremony started. overseas /oh-ver-SEEZ/ [adjective] – in, from, or to other countries The overseas fans have been waiting for the concert. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow something Smoking is not permitted inside the building. venue /VEN-yoo/…
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Overseas spectators not allowed in Tokyo Olympics 2021
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Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time
©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet 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 reading or watching about sea animals? What is your favorite sea animal? 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。 shark /shahrk/ [noun] – a large fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back The movie “Jaws” is about sharks. ocean /OH-shuhn/ [noun] – a very large area of sea The Pacific Ocean is the biggest and deepest ocean in the world. between /bih-TWEEN/ [preposition] – in or into the space that separates two places, persons, or things The…
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