Monthly Archive: March 2023

Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5日

clothing-gad88ea515_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you recycle your clothes? If so, how often do you do it? If not, why not? How can recycling clothes help the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pollute /puh-LOOT/ [verb] – to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals Bicycling doesn’t pollute the air. make a difference /meyk uh DIF-er-uhns/ [idiom] – to improve a situation Careful planning and preparation make a difference. task /task/ [noun] – a piece of work to…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4日

flesh-g3a73d3f8f_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true, or ending any doubt After conducting thorough research, the scientists arrived at a conclusive result that supported their hypothesis. solely /SOHL-lee/ [adverb] – only and not involving anyone or anything else The success of the project was solely dependent on the team’s ability to work together effectively. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the development of something into a particular thing or shape The geologist explained the formation of the nearby mountains and how they were shaped by volcanic activity. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something…
Read more

Expert

,

Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4日

flesh-g3a73d3f8f_1280

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。 Have you accidentally burned food? Is it safe to eat food that has been burned? 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。 burned /burned/ [adjective] – destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire. The burned toast had a black color and tasted bitter. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The teacher warned the students not to be late for the exam tomorrow. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body…
Read more

Beginner

,

Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4日

flesh-g3a73d3f8f_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever burned food while cooking? If so, what was it, and how did you handle the situation? Do you think burning food is a common problem? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shed light on (something) /shed lahyt on/ [idiom] – to help to explain a situation The professor’s presentation helped shed light on the topic and clarified some of the confusing aspects that we didn’t understand before. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?

2023年3月3日

adult-g1a9b66e3f_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher / [noun] – the act or state of being unprotected It is important to limit your exposure to the sun in order to avoid skin damage and sunburn. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or effect that seems likely in the future One implication of not studying for your exams is that you might not pass them. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – highly destructive or damaging The recent earthquake had a devastating impact on the local community, destroying homes and leaving many people homeless. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something The new…
Read more

Expert

,

Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?

2023年3月3日

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 live in an area with high levels of air pollution? Do you think that education and awareness-raising campaigns are important in addressing air pollution issues? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by dirty or harmful substances Pollution is a big problem for the environment, and we need to do our part to help reduce it. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness Washing your hands frequently can help prevent the spread of disease. role /rohl/ [noun] – the…
Read more

未分類

Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?

2023年3月3日

adult-g1a9b66e3f_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you noticed any changes in the air quality where you live over the past few years, and if so, how have they affected your community? What are some of the main causes of air pollution in your area, and how do they impact your daily life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widely /WAHYD-lee / [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc. The internet is widely used as a source of information for students. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – the purpose of something or someone One of…
Read more

Intermediate

,