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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help

2023年10月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you exercise? Why or why not? Do you think physical activity helps people stay happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The sound of fireworks can trigger anxiety in some individuals. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength The organization promotes moderate exercise as a sustainable and healthy way to stay fit. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. Despite their best efforts, the outcome of the project…
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction

2023年10月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – a specific administrative region or territory within a country The province of Cebu is known for its ancient Spanish forts, incredible marine parks, mouthwatering food, and thriving business parks. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The scientist’s groundbreaking discovery was a revelation in the field of medicine. structural /STRUHK-cher-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged The engineer examined the structural integrity of the bridge before approving its use….
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction

2023年10月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know about pangolins? Is illegal trading of animals or poaching a widespread issue in your country? Which specific animals are commonly targeted in such activities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Dolphins and whales belong to the same species known as cetaceans. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings,…
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction

2023年10月26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 ever seen a pangolin in person? Is illegal trading of animals or poaching a widespread issue in your country? 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。 hunt /huhnt/ [verb] – to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit They planned to hunt deer in the early morning hours. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago I recently started a new job at a tech company. attach /uh-TACH/ [verb] – to…
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Beginner

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Nickel mining boom threatens future sustainability

2023年10月25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 renowned scientist received a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research. pit /pit/ [noun] – a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface The miners descended into the deep pit to extract precious minerals. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist Despite the medical treatment, the patient’s symptoms persist and show no signs of improvement. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to change; impossible to return to a previous condition The damage caused by the…
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Nickel mining boom threatens future sustainability

2023年10月25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 have knowledge of what nickel is? Are you familiar with the concept of nickel mining? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [verb] – to harm or spoil something The construction activities near the river are damaging the natural habitat of several endangered species. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste The industrial factory released toxic chemicals into the river, causing pollution. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by…
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Nickel mining boom threatens future sustainability

2023年10月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a nickel? How do you think nickel is commonly used in everyday products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The recent discovery of a significant breakthrough in medical research offers hope for a new treatment. mine /mahyn/ [noun] – a hole or system of holes in the ground where substances such as coal, metal, and salt are removed The miners descended into the deep underground mine to extract valuable minerals. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation,…
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Intermediate

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