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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

2023年10月20日

scottish archipelago

©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images 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。 Would you like to travel to a remote and awe-inspiring island? Do you know what an archipelago is? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We are excited to visit the beautiful city of Paris as our next holiday destination. custom /KUHS-tuhm/ [noun] – a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time It is a tradition to wear colorful costumes during the…
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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

2023年10月20日

scottish archipelago

©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. faraway /FAHR-uh-WEY/ [adjective] – a long way away I love reading adventure stories that transport me to faraway lands filled with mystical creatures and ancient treasures. scatter /SKAT-er/ [verb] – The children gleefully scattered colorful confetti into the air, watching as it floated and spread in all directions, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. After the strong wind blew through the park, leaves were scattered everywhere, creating a colorful and vibrant carpet on the ground. untouched /uhn-TUHCHT/ [adjective] – not changed or spoiled in any way The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu have…
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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

2023年10月20日

scottish archipelago

©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What qualities or features make a destination qualify as a remote paradise? Why do remote paradises often evoke a sense of awe and wonder in people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away The children stared at the distant mountain peaks, their colorful flags waving in the wind. breathtaking /BRETH-tey-king/ [adjective] – extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising As Sarah reached the top of the hill, she couldn’t believe her eyes—the view was absolutely breathtaking! tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

2023年10月19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。 Are you familiar with any AI technologies that help with waste management? Would you support the use of AI in waste management? 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。 track /trak/ [verb] – to follow the movement or progress of something or someone The wildlife conservation team uses GPS collars to track the movements of endangered species in their natural habitats. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something She put a lot of effort into preparing for her upcoming exam. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

2023年10月19日

garbage-can-1260832_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is AI (artificial intelligence)? What capabilities or functions do you hope AI can offer you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The company organizes a team-building event annually to strengthen team dynamics. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The company made a significant investment in research and development. efficiency /ih-FISHuhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of achieving the largest amount of useful work using as little energy, fuel, effort, etc. as possible The new manufacturing process increased the efficiency of automobile production. contribute…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

2023年10月19日

garbage-can-1260832_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The government has implemented strict measures to combat the spread of the virus. strategically /struh-TEE-jik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to what an organization, country, etc. wants to achieve and how it plans actions and uses resources to do this The company strategically positioned its stores in high-traffic areas to maximize customer visibility and sales potential. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a period of time The company’s commitment to sustainable practices includes using recycled materials…
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

2023年10月18日

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©ZRC SAZU Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elaborate /ih-LAB-er-it/ [adjective] – containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts In order to better understand the complex historical event, the teacher provided an elaborate explanation using visuals and detailed examples, which helped the students grasp the topic more easily. pyramid /PIR-uh-mid / [noun] – a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides that form a point at the top During our trip to Egypt, we marveled at the grandeur of the ancient pyramids, colossal structures built by the pharaohs as tombs for their rulers, showcasing the remarkable…
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

2023年10月18日

maya city

©ZRC SAZU 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。 Is discovering an ancient city significant? Can we expect to find artifacts in an ancient city? 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。 remains /ri-MEYNS/ [noun] – pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away After the archaeological dig, the remains of an ancient civilization were discovered, including pottery fragments and tools. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum had a rare coin collection that included valuable coins from different countries….
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