Monthly Archive: December 2024
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2024年12月31日
©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine it would be like to discover a new species of animal? If you could explore any place in the world, where would you go and what would you hope to find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things The library offers a diverse collection of books, including fiction, science, and history. trap /trap/ [noun] – a device or setup used to catch or capture something Hunters set traps in…
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2024年12月31日
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2024年12月31日
©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS 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 ever heard of a new animal being discovered? Have you ever visited a rainforest or jungle? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to investigate or study something in depth They decided to explore the city’s historic landmarks. fur /fur/ [noun] – the soft, dense hair covering the body of some animals The rabbit’s fur was soft and fluffy. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – very important and needing attention immediately The doctor said the injury was urgent and…
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2024年12月31日
©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partially /PAHR-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – not completely The instructions were partially completed, leaving some steps unclear. spiny /SPAHY-nee/ [adjective] – covered with spines He avoided touching the spiny sea urchin while snorkeling. amphibian /am-FIB-ee-uhn/ [noun] – an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water The pond is home to many amphibians, including frogs and salamanders. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful The map provided invaluable assistance during the hike. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size…
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2024年12月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the planning and organization of a complicated activity Managing a concert requires solving logistical problems like seating and parking. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of being difficult to understand or deal with The complexity of the puzzle made it hard for many to solve. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s performance this year. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, serious, or severe Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution in…
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2024年12月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do students face when going to school? What are the reasons some families struggle to find transportation for their children? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of teachers in some schools. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away in space or time The distant mountain looks beautiful in the morning. qualify /KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the necessary conditions or standards To qualify for the contest, you need to be 18…
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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 think sharing rides with others is a good idea? Do you think there are problems with traditional school buses? 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。 transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to another The bus is the most common form of transportation in the city. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – a choice or option that can be used instead of something else Walking is an alternative to taking the bus. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – refers to a digital service or application,…
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2024年12月29日
©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get During the drought, food scarcity became a major issue for many communities. conserve /kuhn-SURV/ [verb] – to protect something from loss or harm, often referring to resources We need to conserve energy to reduce our carbon footprint. purify /PYOOR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to remove bad substances from something to make it pure The water was purified before being used for drinking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge or understanding of a particular issue or situation The campaign aims to…
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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 think water conservation is important in your country? Can you imagine a world where recycled water is used in many products? 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。 discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of talking about something in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas The students had a lively discussion about their favorite books. recycled /ruh-SAI-kld/ [adjective] – having been used before and then put through a process so that it can form a new product The company uses recycled materials to…
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