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Winter smog shrouds Dhaka and New Delhi

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – dangerous and involving risk, especially to someone’s health The chemicals stored in the factory were deemed hazardous, requiring special storage precautions. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The government implemented measures to combat the spread of infectious diseases through vaccination campaigns. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy / [verb] – to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or to say which group or type something or someone belongs to Scientists classify animals based on their genetic characteristics to understand their evolutionary…
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Winter smog shrouds Dhaka and New Delhi

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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。 Have you ever heard about winter smog before? Do you know what causes winter smog? 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。 dust /duhst / [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances The wind carried dust from the construction site into the neighboring houses. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year We celebrate our anniversary as our annual tradition. death /deth / [noun] – the end of life The news…
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Winter smog shrouds Dhaka and New Delhi

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think winter smog might refer to? How do you think winter smog might affect a city or region when it’s colder? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something After hours of negotiations, a solution to the problem finally emerged. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc.: The construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed by next year. capture /KAP-cher / [verb] –…
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Sponsors flock to women’s sports following a successful 2024 World Cup

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sports do you think women enjoy playing, and why? Why do you think some people believe that women’s sports should receive more attention and support? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks The teacher’s encouragement influenced her decision to pursue a career in science. brand /brand/ [noun] – the name of a product produced or sold by a particular company Many people trust this brand for its quality and reliability. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [noun] – the…
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Sponsors flock to women’s sports following a successful 2024 World Cup

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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。 Have you ever heard about women’s sports before? Do you know of any specific women’s sports teams or events? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be important in history The ancient ruins are a historic landmark, attracting tourists from around the world. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – the overall state or condition of a particular area, field, or industry, encompassing its characteristics, trends, developments, and dynamics In the ever-changing landscape of technology, companies seek innovative solutions to remain ahead in the market….
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Sponsors flock to women’s sports following a successful 2024 World Cup

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The manager decided to allocate a larger budget to marketing efforts this year to enhance the company’s visibility. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen Despite the challenges, there is a prevailing sense of optimism among the team, believing that they can achieve their goals through hard work and dedication. entity /EN-ti-tee/ [noun] –…
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Parisians embrace ‘puppy yoga’ trend as relaxation and joy unfold

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©REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What strategies or methods do you use to relax and unwind after a stressful day or week? Can you think of any unique combinations of activities that could potentially enhance people’s relaxation or joy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relief /ri-LEEF/ [noun] – a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended The rain brought a sense of relief to the farmers after a long period of drought. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such…
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