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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know or associate with Mount Fuji, both in terms of its physical characteristics and its cultural significance? What role does Mount Fuji play in Japanese culture or history? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage The bridge showed signs of strain after the heavy storm, prompting engineers to assess its structural integrity. descend /dih-SEND/ [verb] – to go or come down The hikers carefully descended the steep mountain trail,…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “digital museum”? How do you imagine it might be different from a traditional museum? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. The construction of the new bridge is progressing ahead of schedule. medical /MED-i-kuhl / [adjective] – related to…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON 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 museum before? Do you know what “digital art” means? 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 skilled builder constructed a sturdy bridge across the river. central /SEN-truhl / [adjective] – in, at, from, or near the center or most important part of something The central park in the city is a favorite spot for picnics. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs,…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have The artist’s experimental approach to painting surprised and delighted the art community. merge /murj/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this The software allows users to seamlessly merge multiple files into a single document. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – something that is not really what it seems to be The magician created the illusion of a disappearing act that left the…
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Fossil in New Mexico suggests a new kind of Tyrannosaurus rex
©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/Handout via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The chef maintained a consistent level of quality in all her dishes. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – regard something as being caused by someone or something The success of the project can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of the team. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [verb] – challenge or question the accuracy or validity of something Experts in the field dispute the findings, pointing to methodological flaws in the research. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or…
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Fossil in New Mexico suggests a new kind of Tyrannosaurus rex
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Survivors grappling with desperation in wake of Moroccan earthquake in Atlas Mountains
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is meant by the word ‘earthquake’? Can you think of any real-life situations or locations where earthquakes might be more likely to occur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The hidden treasure was buried beneath a large oak tree in the forest. collapse /kuh-LAPS/ [verb] – to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support The old, deteriorating bridge finally collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck…
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Survivors grappling with desperation in wake of Moroccan earthquake in Atlas Mountains
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desperation /des-puh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it: Her desperate pleas for help echoed through the night. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – increasing or rising His mounting frustration was evident as he struggled to solve the complex puzzle. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The heavy rain hindered their progress during the hiking expedition, making the trails slippery and challenging to…
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