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Kenya declares National Tree Planting Day on November 13 to grow 15 billion trees by 2032

2024年1月21日

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©Arterra/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about trees, and why are they important? Have you ever planted a tree or seen someone planting a tree? If yes, can you share your experience? If not, what do you think might be involved in planting a tree? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular…
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Iceland declares state of emergency as imminent volcanic eruption threatens town of Grindavík

2024年1月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a volcanic eruption, and how does it impact the surrounding areas? Can you recall any recent or historical volcanic eruptions and their consequences? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a statement or indication that someone or something is likely to cause harm or danger The government issued a threat warning, urging citizens to stay vigilant during the potential volcanic eruption. earthquake /URTH-kweyk / [noun] – the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s lithosphere that…
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Iceland declares state of emergency as imminent volcanic eruption threatens town of Grindavík

2024年1月20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 volcanic eruption is? Does volcanic eruption impact the surrounding areas? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – having important or severe consequences The earthquake was serious, causing buildings to shake. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee / [noun] – The state or fact of being possible. There was a possibility of a volcanic eruption in the region. embassy /EM-buh-see / [noun] – the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country The ambassador resides in the embassy in Washington, D.C. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective]…
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Iceland declares state of emergency as imminent volcanic eruption threatens town of Grindavík

2024年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to supply or distribute officially The government decided to issue evacuation orders to ensure the safety of the residents. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – a danger or risk Authorities warned residents about the potential hazards associated with the volcanic activity. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to get or bring something back, especially from a place where it should not be Residents were allowed a brief window to retrieve essential belongings during the evacuation. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to encourage or assist (someone to do something) Authorities prompted residents to leave their homes quickly and…
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Morning workouts show weight loss promise, a new study suggests

2024年1月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people The clinical study focused on improving medical teaching methods for the thorough examination and treatment of patients. sedentary /SED-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] – involving little exercise or physical activity A sedentary job with minimal physical activity can contribute to health issues like obesity and cardiovascular problems. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete, including everything that is necessary The comprehensive report covered all aspects of the research, providing a complete understanding of the topic. definitive /dih-FIN-i-tiv/ [adjective] –…
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Morning workouts show weight loss promise, a new study suggests

2024年1月19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 term “morning exercise”? How do you think it differs from exercising at other times of the day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker used bold visuals and repeated key points to emphasize the importance of environmental conservation. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear The science experiment aimed to demonstrate how various factors affect plant growth, making the process…
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Morning workouts show weight loss promise, a new study suggests

2024年1月19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 morning workouts are? Have you heard about the connection between morning exercise and weight loss? 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。 average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts Your average score in math class is the total of all your scores divided by the number of tests you took. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject…
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Study reveals starfish bodies are not what they seem

2024年1月18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。 Have you heard of sea stars before? Do you know anything about the genetic makeup of sea stars? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj / [verb] – to present tasks to someone that need great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully She decided to challenge herself by taking on a new and demanding project at work. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows, changes, and becomes more advanced The growth and change of a small plant into a…
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