Monthly Archive: January 2023

What is the potential of vertical farming?

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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 the idea of vertical farming? Is vertical farming a new technology? 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。 farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of working on a farm or organizing the work there Farming is the practice of growing plants and raising animals for food. store /stawr/ [noun] – a place where you can buy goods or services A store is a place where you can buy things you need. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or…
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What is the potential of vertical farming?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The company’s profits exceeded expectations for the quarter. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed After testing the new product, the team determined that it was not a viable option for the market. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The new technology represents a significant innovation in the field of renewable energy. recruitment /ri-KROOT-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of finding people to work for…
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What is the potential of vertical farming?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you in favor of vertical farming? Why or why not? Do you think vertical farming impacts the nutritional value of produce? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soil /soil/ [noun] – the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow The soil in the garden was rich and black, perfect for growing vegetables. headquarters /HED-kwawr-terz/ [noun] – the main offices of an organization such as the army, the police, or a business company The company’s headquarters was located in a tall skyscraper in…
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Japan’s inflation rate increases

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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。 Did you buy anything expensive last week? What is the most expensive thing you have bought? 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。 cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something The cost of vegetables has increased since last month. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The car ran out of fuel. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed Baseball’s popularity…
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Japan’s inflation rate increases

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you save money? What are some expensive items that you want to purchase? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general, continuous increase in prices The inflation rate went up by 2%. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy She is currently under a lot of pressure at work. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount The cost of oil has significantly decreased. wholesale /HOHL-seyl/ [adjective] – of…
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Japan’s inflation rate increases

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desired /dih-ZAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – that is wanted Training is the process of achieving a desired habit, skill level, or physical ability. interest rate /IN-ter-ist reyt/ [noun] – the interest percent that a bank or other financial company charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percent it pays you when you keep money in an account We’ve been given a loan by the bank with a 6% interest rate. equity /EK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the value of a company, divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which…
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The superpower of calmness

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serene /suh-REEN/ [adjective] – peaceful and calm; worried by nothing The sound seemed otherworldly since it was so serene. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must think about how to utilize our resources most effectively. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] – (especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area Ambient air pollution concentrations will be high if no pollution control investments are made. backdrop /BAK-drop/ [noun] – the view behind something The sea serves as a beautiful backdrop to the garden. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based…
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