Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What products do people use that come from oil, like gasoline or plastic? Why do you think oil prices can go up or down in different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-tTIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing easily and suddenly The weather’s volatility made it hard to plan outdoor events. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way of considering something The teacher shared her perspective on the new school rules. calculated /KAL-kyuh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – carefully planned to get what you want The company made a calculated move…
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories or ideas The manager took a pragmatic approach to cut costs without losing employees. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics The team made a strategic plan to reach new international markets. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich The engineer started an ambitious project to design a new electric car. equilibrium /ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uhm/ [noun] – a state of balance,…
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
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 people use oil to make products such as gasoline and plastic? Can oil prices change in different countries because of market conditions? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become larger in amount, number, or degree The number of trees will increase after the planting event. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – having many parts that are difficult to understand The new machine is too complex for young students. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch or check something carefully over time Doctors monitor the patient’s heart…
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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation
©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The scientist felt a profound sense of wonder after the discovery. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated or detailed way The fossil showed intricate patterns that amazed the researchers. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The scientist was meticulous when examining the tiny fossil marks. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful or important The new fossils provided invaluable information…
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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation
©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP 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 visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones? Have you ever seen a science program on TV or the internet? 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。 preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed The museum works hard to preserve old paintings. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The moon is visible in the night sky. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of…
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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation
©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones? If so, what did you find most interesting? If not, would you like to visit one? Have you ever seen a scientific discovery on TV or the internet? If so, what was it about? If not, what kind of discovery would you like to learn about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – deserving attention because of being important or interesting The teacher’s project was noteworthy for its…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia
©(NewsNation) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good and bad things about getting information from the internet? What do you think could happen if computers or AI start writing articles instead of people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a type of website or system that allows people to share or use information and services Many students use online platforms to study foreign languages. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen, grow, or become more popular The campaign promotes the importance of recycling to protect the…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia
©(NewsNation) 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 searched for information on the internet? Do you think AI can help people find information easily? 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。 website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – a place on the internet where people can find information or services The school made a new website to share news with students and parents. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, company, or thing that tries to do better than another in the same area The two restaurants became competitors after opening on the same street. article /AHR-ti-kuhl/ [noun]…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia
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