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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower

2023年11月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge, brink, or threshold of something. She stood on the verge of tears after hearing the sad news. fusion /FYOO-zhuhn / [noun] – the process of combining two or more things to create something new or different The fusion of art and technology resulted in amazing visual effects in the movie. realization /ree-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of understanding or becoming aware of something, often a fact or an idea Her realization that she had left her keys at home came too late. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that is prepared…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about ‘viruses’? Can you think of any historical examples where viruses have significantly impacted human populations or ecosystems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The national park boasts extensive forests, rivers, and hiking trails for visitors to explore. calmly /KAHM-lee/ [adverb] – in a peaceful, quiet way and without worry or extreme emotion Despite the chaos around them, she handled the situation calmly and with grace. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The sudden outbreak of the flu led to a surge in hospital admissions. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The construction project is underway and expected to be completed by next year. succumb /suh-KUHM/ [verb] – to give in, yield, or surrender to something, often a force, temptation, or pressure Despite his best efforts, he eventually succumbed to the temptation and ate the entire cake. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16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 any recent outbreaks of viral diseases in the news? Have you ever been vaccinated against a specific viral disease? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The historic district of the city…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a parasite? Which organisms do you know are parasitic in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infect /in-FEKT/ [verb] – to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant The contagious disease began to infect people in neighboring villages. possess /puh-ZES/ [verb] – to have or own something, or to have a particular quality The old house possesses a certain charm and character. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intriguing /in-TREE-ging/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The novel had an intriguing plot that kept readers hooked until the end. cricket /KRIK-it / [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The cricket’s rhythmic chirping adds to the ambiance of the night. slender /SLEN-der/ [adjective] – thin and delicate The slender bridge swayed gently in the breeze. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to Understanding the complexity of the…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15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 parasite is? Have you seen an actual parasite? 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。 host /hohst/ [noun] – a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite Dogs can be a host for various intestinal parasites. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate Without electricity, many modern devices cannot function properly. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment He quickly adapted…
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