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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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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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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been to a museum? How was the experience? Do you think artifacts are important to a country’s cultural identity? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. injustice /in-JUHS-tis/ [noun] – (an example of) a situation in which there is no fairness and justice The organization provides legal aid to those who have experienced injustice and cannot afford representation. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree The concert drew an immense crowd, with thousands of people filling the stadium. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24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 visited a museum? Are you familiar with the history of Sri Lanka and Indonesia? 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。 era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical The Renaissance was a transformative era in European history, characterized by a flourishing of art, science, and culture. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position The conservation organization works tirelessly to restore polluted rivers and lakes, aiming to improve…
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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The artist left behind a powerful legacy of groundbreaking artwork that continues to inspire. diplomacy /dih-PLOH-muh-see / [noun] – the management of relationships between countries The country’s foreign policy prioritizes diplomacy as a means to resolve conflicts and maintain international relations. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person It takes courage to confront your fears and overcome them. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something else The Statue of…
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