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Mexico City’s floating gardens face threats from urban growth

2024年11月12日

Chinampas

©(AP Photo/Felix Marquez) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is urbanization? What challenges do farmers face in maintaining their livelihoods today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mud /muhd/ [noun] – soft, wet earth or soil, often found on the ground after rain After the rain, the trail was covered in thick mud, making it hard to walk. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – earning or likely to earn money or gain Investing in renewable energy projects can be very profitable. ecologist /ih-KOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies the natural relationships between the air, land, water, animals,…
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Mexico City’s floating gardens face threats from urban growth

2024年11月12日

Chinampas

©(AP Photo/Felix Marquez) 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 farm? Is it important to educate younger generations about traditional farming techniques? 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。 floating /FLOH-ting/ [adjective] – resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking The floating lanterns illuminated the night sky during the festival. lakebed /LEYK-bed/ [noun] – the bottom of a lake Divers explored the lakebed to find ancient artifacts. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something She has a strong interest in learning…
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Archaeologists unearth twelve sandstone statues at Angkor Thom in Cambodia

2024年11月11日

BRIX IIMG (15)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about archaeology? What tools or methods do archaeologists typically use in their work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sculpture /SKULP-cher/ [noun] – the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood The museum displayed an ancient sculpture carved from stone. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that an activity or idea is important and giving a lot of energy and time to it She is dedicated to preserving the local history of her town. restoration /reh-str-AY-shn/ [noun] – the…
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Intermediate

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Archaeologists unearth twelve sandstone statues at Angkor Thom in Cambodia

2024年11月11日

BRIX IIMG (15)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – someone who studies ancient societies by examining their buildings, tools, and other artifacts The archaeologist discovered artifacts that revealed new insights into ancient trade routes. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to find something that was buried or hidden by digging or searching for it They plan to unearth relics that may provide clues about early settlements. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts arranged in a complex way; detailed and complicated The artist’s painting featured intricate patterns that captivated viewers. representative /rep-ri-ZEN-tuh-tiv/ [noun] – typical of a large group of people or…
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Archaeologists unearth twelve sandstone statues at Angkor Thom in Cambodia

2024年11月11日

BRIX IIMG (15)

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 know about archaeology? Do archaeologists use tools or methods in their work? 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。 uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something hidden or unknown The archaeologists uncover ancient treasures from the past. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize or name something He can identify all the animals in the zoo. bury /BER-ee / [verb] – to place something underground We bury the old letters in a box. detail /DEE-teyl/ [noun] – a small part of something larger The artist paid attention to every…
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Apple introduces hearing aid feature in AirPods Pro 2

2024年11月10日

earpods

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think smartphones have changed the way we communicate and interact with others? What types of apps do you find most useful in your daily life, and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The new car model includes a safety feature that automatically stops the vehicle if an obstacle is detected. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or the act of controlling something The company had to adjust its operations to comply with environmental…
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Apple introduces hearing aid feature in AirPods Pro 2

2024年11月10日

earpods

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 purchased a new gadget as soon as it was released? What gadget do you find very useful in your everyday life? 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative The restaurant offered a vegetarian option on the menu. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Teachers often encourage their students to explore new ideas. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – old-fashioned or usual She wore a traditional dress for…
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