Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
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。 Are sweet drinks or desserts popular in your country? Do people face health or comfort problems when the weather becomes very hot? 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。 persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of The persistent rain kept children from playing outside. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and affecting many people The widespread use of phones makes communication very easy. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or of noticeable importance The project required a considerable amount…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sweet drinks or desserts are popular in your country? If so, which ones are common? If not, what do you think people like? What happens to people when the weather becomes very hot? If so, what examples can you share? If not, what do you think may happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. predominant /pri-DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective ] – more important or common than others Rice is the predominant food in many Asian countries. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag 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 small living things in the ocean give oxygen? Does the sea change when it gets hotter than normal? 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。 crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for health. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, or damage The storm caused severe damage to houses. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided It is inevitable that winter will arrive. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The clock…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What small living things in the ocean do you know that give oxygen? What happens when the sea gets hotter than normal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Climbing the mountain without gear is perilous. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in a clear and certain way The teacher gave an unequivocal answer about the exam date. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated way The artist made an intricate design on the glass….
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized
©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever climbed a mountain? If so, which mountain did you climb? If not, would you like to try? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? If so, which ones? If not, what is a famous place you know instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The teacher acknowledged the student’s hard work after the exam. fortitude /FAWR-ti-tood/ [noun] – courage over a long period of time, especially in…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized
©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is legal, true, or important The school will recognize students who win awards in science. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the marathon even with an injured leg. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems Children are often resilient and can adapt to changes at school quickly. richness /RICH-nuhs/ [noun] – when something has a lot of different qualities or details The richness of the city’s…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized
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