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Safety tips for outdoor adventures

2023年10月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention Before crossing the street, it is important to look both ways and proceed with caution to ensure your safety. trigger /TRIG-er / [verb] – to cause something to start Loud noises can sometimes trigger anxiety in people who are sensitive to sound. instinct /IN-stingkt / [noun] – the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it Even without any prior training, a mother dog relies on her instincts to protect and care for her puppies. clasp /klasp/ [verb] – to…
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Google to block Canadian news in response to new media legislation

2023年10月2日

Google

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually stay updated on the latest news? What are some popular sources or platforms that people rely on for accessing news content? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parliament /PAHR-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country The members of parliament gather in the government building to discuss and make decisions about the new laws. block /blok/ [verb] – to prevent movement through something It was impossible for cars to pass through because a…
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Google to block Canadian news in response to new media legislation

2023年10月2日

Google

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legislation /lej-is-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament The government is considering new legislation to protect endangered species and their habitats. amend /uh-MEND/ [verb] – to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document The government plans to amend the immigration policy in order to make it more inclusive and fair for all applicants. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way The teacher will deem the project successful if it meets all…
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Google to block Canadian news in response to new media legislation

2023年10月2日

Google

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 regularly follow the news to stay informed about current events? Have you ever relied on online platforms or social media for news updates? 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。 limit /LIM-it/ [verb] – to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level I need to limit my time spent on electronic devices. briefly /BREEF-lee/ [BREEF-lee] – for a short time I saw her briefly at the party before she had to leave. rule /rool / [noun] – an accepted principle…
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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’

2023年10月1日

Aspartame

©U.S. FDA 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 like sweet beverages? Have you heard of ‘aspartame’? 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。 link /lingk/ [noun] – a connection between two things The scientists discovered a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death Regular screenings for breast cancer are recommended for early detection. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially,…
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Beginner

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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’

2023年10月1日

Aspartame

©U.S. FDA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you like more, sweet beverages or water? Why? What are some of your favorite sweet beverages? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substance /SUHB-stuhns / [noun] – material with particular physical characteristics Water is a substance that is transparent and flows easily. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it I need to review my essay before submitting it to my teacher to make sure there are no mistakes. potential…
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Intermediate

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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’

2023年10月1日

Aspartame

©U.S. FDA Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge or border of something The team’s hard work and dedication brought them to the verge of victory in the final minutes of the game. classification /klas-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the division of things into groups by type The scientist conducted research to determine the accurate classification of the newly discovered species. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] – to like or enjoy something I relish spending time with my friends and doing fun activities together. overload /OH-ver-lohd / [noun] – too much of something The overload of information on the internet can…
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