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Thai kids go digital with ‘Krathongs’ for Eco-friendly Loy Krathong Festival

2024年3月1日

digital krathongs

©AFP 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 the Loy Krathong Festival before? Do you know what typically happens during a traditional festival celebration? 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。 custom /KUHS-tuhm/ [noun] – a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time The wedding ceremony included various cultural customs, such as exchanging vows and wearing traditional attire. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn / [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something The community organized a lively celebration to mark the town’s…
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Thai kids go digital with ‘Krathongs’ for Eco-friendly Loy Krathong Festival

2024年3月1日

digital krathongs

©AFP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What cultural celebrations or festivals do you know of that involve water or rivers? What significance might water have in those traditions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – existing or happening now, and therefore seeming modern The art gallery featured a contemporary exhibition showcasing modern and unconventional artistic expressions. creation /kree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of creating something, or the thing that is created The chef’s latest creation, a fusion of Eastern and Western flavors, became an instant hit among food enthusiasts. conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl / [adjective]…
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Japan finds dangerous bird flu at farm, plans to cull 40,000 birds

2024年2月29日

birdflu

©Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your initial thoughts or concerns about the concept of a dangerous bird flu outbreak? How do you think the dangerous bird flu might affect both animals and humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affected /uh-FEK-tid/ [adjective] – influenced or touched by an external factor The affected community struggled to recover after the devastating tornado. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the practice or work of farming Sustainable agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security and environmental conservation. cabinet /KAB-uh-nit/ [noun] – a small group of the most important people…
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Japan finds dangerous bird flu at farm, plans to cull 40,000 birds

2024年2月29日

birdflu

©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden The company has not yet disclosed the details of its new product. devise /dih-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination The team will devise a plan to improve the project’s efficiency. curbing /KUR-bing / [gerund] – act of restraining, controlling, or limiting something Curbing the air pollution is the city’s ultimate goal. deceased /dih-SEEST/ [adjective] – an individual or organism that has recently died The deceased soldier will be honored…
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Japan finds dangerous bird flu at farm, plans to cull 40,000 birds

2024年2月29日

birdflu

©Reuters 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 a sickness that can affect birds? Do you think it’s possible for a sickness in birds to also be a problem for people? 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。 action /AK-shuhn / [noun] – the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty The firefighter took swift action to extinguish the blazing fire. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – something that you say or write that expresses your opinion The journalist’s critical comment on the political situation sparked a heated debate….
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GM’s Cruise initiates limited restart of driverless robotaxis

2024年2月28日

Cruise

©REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The smartphone industry is reliant on technological advancements to introduce innovative features in new models. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The heavy rainfall hindered our progress during the outdoor construction work. enhanced /uhn-HANST/ [adjective] – better than before The new software offers enhanced functionality, providing users with a better experience than before. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the effect that…
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GM’s Cruise initiates limited restart of driverless robotaxis

2024年2月28日

Cruise

©REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What companies or initiatives do you know of that are involved in working on self-driving technology? Would you consider buying a self-driving car? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manual /MAN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – operated or controlled directly by a human, typically involving physical effort The company required manual labor for assembling the products. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The company plans to expand its operations into new markets next year. measure…
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