Monthly Archive: December 2022

The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship has a cargo of about 200 tons. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The disease is spreading with alarming rapidity. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any problems. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The country is in transition from an agricultural to an industrial society. alternate /AWL-ter-nit/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

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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。 Do you like air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you consider yourself to be lucky or unlucky? Why? What is your New Year’s resolution? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills Two terms make up the academic year. safety /SEFY-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Out of safety concerns, they turned off the power plant. socialize /SOH-shuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to spend time when you are…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. myopia /mahy-OH-pee-uh/ [noun] – a condition in which someone cannot clearly see things that are far away Individuals with myopia may frequently read without glasses or lenses. disparate /DIS-per-it/ [adjective] – different in every way She struggled to adjust between the two countries due to their disparate cultures. affliction /uh-FLIK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that makes you suffer Deafness is a great affliction to his work. impairment /im-PAIR-muhnt/ [noun] – deterioration in the functioning of a body part, organ, or system that can be temporary or permanent and can result from injury or disease Intellectual impairment is…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long do you use your computer or smartphone? What do you usually use it for? How often do you go outside? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notice /NOH-tis/ [verb] – to see or become conscious of something or someone I noticed that he had taken a piece of candy from the jar. lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl/ [noun] – someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do The key to living a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast…
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