Monthly Archive: February 2023

Massive heat pumps warming cities

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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 have a heat pump at home? Are heat pumps environmentally friendly? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else Please consider the options before making a decision. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something The teacher suggested a new approach to solving the problem. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement that contains advice, information, or a warning The government issued a severe weather advisory for the region….
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like warm temperatures? Why or why not? Are you a supporter of green technology? Could you elaborate on your answer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban landscape underwent a significant transformation as old factories were transformed into trendy loft apartments. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Rural areas have struggled to keep up with the technological advancements that have improved the lives of those in urban centers. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] –…
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hail /heyl/ [verb] – to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement Heppner is hailed as one of the best tenors performing in opera today. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to direct attention toward something or someone He struggled to focus on his work as the bustling noise from outside the window kept distracting him. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consortium /kuhn-SAWR-shee-uhm/ [noun] – an organization of several businesses or banks joining together as a group for a shared purpose A European consortium created the brand-new aircraft. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The business already has a flagship location in New York and plans to add another there the following year. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly She oversees both the production and research sections. urge…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

plastic bottles,Recycle waste management concept.

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 recycle? What do you do with single-use plastic products after using them? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries The amount of trade between the two countries has increased. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to get or be given something Each child will receive a small gift. chairman /CHAIR-muhn/ [noun] – a person in charge of a meeting or organization He was the department chairman before me. charge /charhj/ [verb]…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

plastic bottles,Recycle waste management concept.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you recycle at your house? Do you often buy single-use plastic products? What are they? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose The association’s members all follow a strict code of conduct. beverage /BEV-er-ij/ [noun] – a drink of any type The hotel lounge serves alcoholic beverages. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record By the end of April, students must register…
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ADHD at work

Student girl finding it difficult at study and comprehend scool tasks

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The adverse weather conditions were hindering the progress of the construction project. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power I often feel sluggish in the afternoon after a big meal. self-esteem /SELF-i-STEEM/ [noun] – belief and confidence in your own ability and value Students who are work-inhibited use many means to communicate their low self-esteem. stigma /STIG-muh/ [noun] – a strong feeling of disapproval that most…
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