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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very dangerous or high; happening suddenly and dramatically The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or escape from Death is an ineluctable part of every human life. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve The students faced a conundrum during the final exam. meager /MEE-ger/ [adjective] – very small in amount or not enough in quantity or quality The family survived on a meager income for many years. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] –…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman 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。 Does heavy rainfall cause floods in your country? Can floods damage people’s homes and lives? 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。 precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse in quality or condition The old bridge may deteriorate after…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when there is heavy rainfall in your country? What problems can floods cause for people and houses? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The storm was devastating for the small fishing town. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to be strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens Children can be resilient after facing difficult times. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun ] – the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country Good infrastructure makes…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption

2025年10月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful Too much sugar has a deleterious effect on children’s health. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad worse Lack of clean water can exacerbate health problems in poor areas. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to make something such as a bad situation continue for a long time High prices can perpetuate poverty in many communities. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – The salient facts are the most important and noticeable ones. The most salient point in the report was about rising costs. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption

2025年10月14日

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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。 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

2025年10月14日

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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

2025年10月13日

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©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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