Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice
©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know or think about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? In what way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – fast or sudden She made a rapid decision to accept the job offer without much deliberation. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The professor linked various concepts to illustrate the broader theory. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden,…
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice
©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The company achieved an unprecedented level of success with its latest product launch. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers in the region struggled to cope with the prolonged drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The company’s profits began to diminish after the economic downturn. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of water…
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice
©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS 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 already know or have thoughts about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She consulted with an expert to get advice on her legal situation. due to /doo too/ [prepositional phrase] – because of The decline in biodiversity is due to habitat destruction and pollution. extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] – something that is additional, beyond what…
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Housing regulations can hinder the progression of ambitious development projects. insecurity /in-si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or lack of confidence in oneself or about a particular situation The economic instability heightened insecurity among investors, causing hesitation in the market. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse The government’s timely intervention prevented the financial…
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do you think people face when it comes to finding homes or places to live? What factors do you consider before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl / [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something She struggled to meet her deadlines amidst a heavy workload at the office. debt /det/ [noun] – something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the…
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang 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。 Is it easy to find a house or home in your country? Do you consider various factors before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? 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。 builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings The builder constructed a new house in the neighborhood. owe /oh/ [verb] – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done…
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AI drives more game production and job opportunities
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swiftly /SWIFT-lee/ [adverb] – quickly or immediately When the fire alarm rang, the firefighters swiftly rushed to the scene to control the blaze. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person Time management is a valuable asset when juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a new idea or method The company’s success is attributed to its constant pursuit of innovation and groundbreaking ideas. tread /tred/ [verb] – to proceed or act cautiously and carefully She still chose to tread carefully in her new job, taking the time to understand…
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AI drives more game production and job opportunities
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular AI-driven games in your country? What do you know about job opportunities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prospect /PROS-pekt/ [noun] – the possibility that something good might happen in the future The business expansion presented a promising prospect for increased revenue and growth in the coming years. dialogue /DAHY-uh-lawg/ [noun] – conversation that is written for a book, play, or film The novel’s engaging dialogue between the characters made it enjoyable to read. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – being careful to avoid…
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