Monthly Archive: February 2022
Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public He was honored for his courage. officially /uh-FISH-uhl-ly/ [adverb] – formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority The plan was announced officially this morning proclaim /proh-KLEYM/ [verb] – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive All of the nations have proclaimed their support for the partnership. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take something back, or to remove something He requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of Golden Globe…
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Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor
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 know an endangered species? What are the negative effects of logging? 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。 celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of celebrating something Let’s go out and grab some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum is filled with rare and valuable artifacts. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I still enjoyed the vacation despite the weather. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to…
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Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite Hollywood actor? Could you tell me something about him/her? What do you think about naming a newfound plant after a famous person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vast /vast/ [adjective] – extremely big The movie had a vast audience. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [verb] – to give the main facts about something She outlined what I would be doing during the interview. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – in danger of being harmed, lost, unsuccessful, etc. The list of endangered species includes nearly 300 fishes social media /SOH-shuhl MEE-dee-uh/ [noun]…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is it like living in your city? What is the most popular rental website/app in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gradual /GRAJ-oo-uhl / [adjective] – happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance He saw a gradual improvement in his student’s performances last month. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something The summer promotions boosted the sales of the store. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret Laura values her…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects This city has changed drastically over the years. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The establishment recently imposed parking restrictions. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success Oil prices skyrocketed in the past week. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The young governor’s project is underway. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC 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。 Does your city have many apartments/houses for rent? Does your city have many office spaces? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a building or area of land, or both together Jesse owns a property on the south coast. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult They should focus on easing traffic and cutting pollution. disappoint /dis-uh-POINT/ [verb] – to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy Kara was disappointed…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska
©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries 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。 Could you feel the effects of climate change? Is your country rich in bodies of water? 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。 danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility that something bad will happen Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – facts about a situation, person, event, etc. For more information about this promo, visit our website. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature went down to negative…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska
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