Monthly Archive: January 2022

Tonga reveals damage caused by tsunami

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© Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to represent or show something in a picture or story The images released by the media depict the impact of the recent volcanic eruption. blanket /BLANG-kit/ [verb] – to cover something completely with a thick layer The ocean’s visibility is poor. It’s blanketed by a thick mist. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – broken or torn pieces of something larger The satellite spotted potential debris from the missing plane. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it…
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Tonga reveals damage caused by tsunami

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© Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do tsunamis hit your country? What do you think causes a tsunami? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volcanic ash /vol-KAN-ik ash/ [noun] – loose fragmented solid material ejected from a volcano in the form of powder The town is filled with volcanic ash after the eruption. isolate /AHY-suh-leyt/ [verb] – to separate something from other things, or to keep something separate The country is currently isolated due to its high radiation. degree /dih-GREE/ [noun] – (an) amount or level of something…
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Tonga reveals damage caused by tsunami

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© Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga 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。 What is the volcano nearest to your area? Has a tsunami ever hit the area where you live? 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。 undersea /UHN-der-see/ [adjective] – below the surface of the sea Myōjin-shō is an undersea volcano found in the Izu islands. eruption /ih-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it The eruption of Krakatoa in Indonesia is one of the most powerful in the world. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to…
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Power blackout hits Central Asia

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn / [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The storm caused disruption to flight schedules. stranded /STRAN-did/ [adjective] – unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money We were left stranded on the third avenue due to the flood. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There was widespread support for the president. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt,…
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Power blackout hits Central Asia

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the major electric companies in your country? Do you use a heater during the winter season? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nation /NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc The entire nation is celebrating the Olympic wins. link /lingk/ [noun] – to connect two objects or places physically Turkey is linked to many Asian continents. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to do something, or to…
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Power blackout hits Central Asia

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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。 Are you familiar with the countries in Central Asia? Have you experienced a blackout? 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。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc. I already paid our electricity bill. traffic jam /TRAF-ik jam/ [noun] – a large number of vehicles close together and unable to move or moving very slowly They will be late because they were caught in a traffic jam. access /AK-ses/ [noun] –…
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Netflix raises its monthly rates in US and Canada

Netflix raises its monthly subscription prices in US and Canada

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tier /teer/ [noun] – one of several levels or layers The second tier of this course is practical training. subscription /suhb-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a product or service My subscription with Meg Magazine will expire next month. streaming /STREE-ming/ [noun] – the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet A new online streaming service called Bixflix will arrive in the market. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the business or trade in a particular product, including financial products Prices continued to fall on…
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Netflix raises its monthly rates in US and Canada

Netflix raises its monthly subscription prices in US and Canada

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 currently signed up for a Netflix plan? What kinds of movies or other shows do you usually watch on TV or online? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need Don’t worry. There are many bus services to the airport. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The owner increased the amount of my monthly…
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