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No penguin chicks survive as sea ice vanishes

2024年1月6日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about penguins and their natural habitats? What kinds of behaviors or characteristics are commonly associated with penguins? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. altered /AAL-trd/ [adjective] – changed; different The altered schedule for the event caused some confusion among the participants. breed /breed/ [verb] – to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way The farmer bred the cows to improve their milk production and develop a stronger herd. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change, or to change something, to suit different…
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No penguin chicks survive as sea ice vanishes

2024年1月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The artist was renowned for his intricate and captivating sculptures. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time In some cultures, the wedding ceremony is filled with traditional rituals that have been passed down for generations. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone The company’s success was built on its heavy reliance on innovative technology. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again…
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South Korea battles bedbug infestation

2024年1月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “bedbug”? Have you ever encountered or heard of bedbug problems in your area or in the news? What information can you share about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialized /SPESH-uh-lahyzd/ [adjective] – relating to one particular area or designed for a particular purpose: The chef used a specialized knife to carve the beautiful ice sculpture for the party. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, leading to illness He got an infection after…
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Intermediate

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South Korea battles bedbug infestation

2024年1月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. troublesome /TRUHB-uhl-suhm / [adjective] – causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance The noisy neighbors were quite troublesome, keeping me awake at night. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a specific purpose The government decided to allocate more funds to improve healthcare in rural areas. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send or pass on something (such as information, signals, or diseases) from one place or person to another Radios and TV stations transmit signals through the air to reach your home. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a feeling of extreme worry, sadness,…
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South Korea battles bedbug infestation

2024年1月5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。 Do you know what a bedbug is? Have you ever encountered bedbug problems in your area or heard about them in the news? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem She had to face her fear of public speaking. deal with /deel with/ [phrasal verb ] – to handle or manage a situation or problem The manager will deal with customer complaints. form /fawrm / [verb] – to create or establish something They decided to form…
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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

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©Hindustan Times Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to strive for excellence in her academic studies. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The children were filled with anticipation as they waited for the announcement of the winner of the art competition. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be or give a typical example of something The artist’s painting exemplifies the…
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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

India MoonLand

©Hindustan Times Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about space exploration? What do you think are some of the key reasons that drive countries and organizations to explore outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of a new species in the rainforest is a significant contribution to our understanding of biodiversity. phase /feyz/ [noun] – any stage in a series of events or in a process of development The construction of the new skyscraper is entering its final phase, with…
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Intermediate

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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

India MoonLand

©Hindustan Times 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 there any specific space exploration projects or missions that you’re curious to learn more about? Do you believe various countries and organizations explore outer space due to specific reasons? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – the act of trying to make or do something Despite several attempts, she couldn’t solve the challenging puzzle. trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties The car broke down on the way to the meeting, causing a lot of trouble for everyone. smart /smahrt/ [adjective] – Smart…
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Beginner

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