Monthly Archive: August 2023

Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

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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 know what a warship is? Are you aware that Japan builds the top warships? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The scientist conducted experiments to find a solution for the pollution problem in the river. powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of power to control people and events The powerful storm caused widespread damage and knocked out electricity in the area partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – the state of being a partner The two companies formed a partnership…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a warship? Why is it important for a country to have powerful warships? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fleet /fleet/ [noun] – a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country’s navy The navy’s fleet of warships sailed out to conduct military exercises in the open sea. aggression /uh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights The escalating aggression between the two countries led to a declaration of war. superior /suh-PEER-ee-er/ [adjective]…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. naval /NEY-vuhl / [adjective] – belonging to a country’s navy, or relating to military ships The country invested heavily in its naval capabilities to protect its coastlines and maritime interests. ally /uh-LAHY/ [noun] – a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war The soldier felt reassured knowing that they had strong allies on the battlefield, fighting alongside them for a shared cause. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed The renewable energy project proved to be economically viable, attracting investors…
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