Monthly Archive: September 2025

Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence The punishment was disproportionate to the small mistake he made. predominantly /pruh-DAA-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – mostly or mainly The town is predominantly known for its fishing industry. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced The museum displayed tangible evidence of ancient life. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine proved efficacious in treating the disease. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun]…
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Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What personal actions do you think help most in reducing climate change? If so, which action do you do most? If not, which could you start? Which activities do you think release the most greenhouse gases? If so, which is the biggest? If not, what could it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – too much; more than is reasonable or necessary He spent an excessive amount of money on clothes. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable effects The new law…
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Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File 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 switching to electric cars helps most in reducing climate change? Do you think air travel releases the most greenhouse gases? 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。 pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The meeting was a pivotal step in the company’s growth. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The teacher will emphasize safety during the science experiment. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to people in general Public…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can health information change the way people live? What might make someone decide to drink less of something? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage, injury, or bad effects Smoking is harmful to the lungs and heart. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving a chance of danger, harm, or loss Climbing the mountain without safety gear is risky. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to change something so that it is more modern, accurate, or suitable for the present The school updated the rules to improve student safety….
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

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 seen a health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – average in amount, level, or degree; not extreme or excessive The chef used a moderate amount of salt to balance the flavors in the soup. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is understood, interpreted, or seen by people Her perception of the school improved after meeting the friendly teachers. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a harmful or negative effect The medication was stopped because of its adverse effects on the patient’s liver. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a general agreement among a group of people There was a consensus among the committee…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if your trip was delayed for many hours? What do you think passengers can do while waiting for a delayed flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt an event, activity, or process and stop it from continuing normally A power cut disrupted the online class, and students could not join the lesson. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when events or activities will happen The bus schedules changed because of road repairs in the city. tracker /TRA-kr/ [noun] –…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad

flight

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 waited a long time for transportation? Have you ever missed an event because of travel problems? 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。 system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected parts or devices that work together for a purpose The school installed a new security system to keep students safe. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – fact or detail about something The website gives information about local events and activities. weight /weyt/ [noun] – how heavy someone or something is The weight of the package was too heavy…
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