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How white roofs cool homes in Indian slums

2023年10月7日

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©Mitul Kajaria Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scorching /SKAWR-ching/ [adjective] – very hot After spending the entire day under the scorching sun, I was relieved to finally find shade and cool down with a refreshing drink. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone Many people have a heavy reliance on their smartphones for communication and accessing information. appliance /uh-PLAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a stove or washing machine My mom uses a dishwasher as a helpful…
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Concerns rise over melatonin overuse as sleep aid

2023年10月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food The doctor recommended taking a calcium supplement to ensure adequate bone health. insomnia /in-SOM-nee-uh/ [noun] – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time The chronic insomnia affected her daily life, leaving her feeling fatigued and unable to concentrate during the day. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt / [noun] – a young person who is developing into an adult The counselor provided guidance and support to help the adolescent navigate through…
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Concerns rise over melatonin overuse as sleep aid

2023年10月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you tried using supplements to help you sleep? How was the experience? Do you think these supplements are safe? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aid /eyd/ [noun] – help or support The government increased financial aid for small businesses during the economic downturn. disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] – an illness of the mind or body The psychologist diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder based on her symptoms and behavior. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – too much The company faced criticism for its excessive use of packaging, which…
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Concerns rise over melatonin overuse as sleep aid

2023年10月6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 tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? 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。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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China’s Chang’e-6 mission is set to collect moon samples from the far side next year

2023年10月5日

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©China National Space Administration Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The decision to cancel the trip was made by the school administration. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing The new airport is a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country. pole /pohl / [noun] – either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns Most weather satellites…
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China’s Chang’e-6 mission is set to collect moon samples from the far side next year

2023年10月5日

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©China National Space Administration Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a “mission to the moon” might involve? Why do you think space agencies or countries might be interested in sending missions to the moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job, especially a military one, that someone is sent somewhere to do Your mission is to isolate the enemy by destroying all the bridges across the river. crucial /KROO-shuhl / [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Her work has been crucial to the project’s success. data /DEY-tuh/…
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Japan implements a tourist tax at the famous ‘floating shrine’ to combat overtourism

2023年10月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear about a shrine that appears to float on water? What do you think makes such a place unique or special? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to…
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