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South Korea battles bedbug infestation

2024年1月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. troublesome /TRUHB-uhl-suhm / [adjective] – causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance The noisy neighbors were quite troublesome, keeping me awake at night. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a specific purpose The government decided to allocate more funds to improve healthcare in rural areas. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send or pass on something (such as information, signals, or diseases) from one place or person to another Radios and TV stations transmit signals through the air to reach your home. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a feeling of extreme worry, sadness,…
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South Korea battles bedbug infestation

2024年1月5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 know what a bedbug is? Have you ever encountered bedbug problems in your area or heard about them in the news? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem She had to face her fear of public speaking. deal with /deel with/ [phrasal verb ] – to handle or manage a situation or problem The manager will deal with customer complaints. form /fawrm / [verb] – to create or establish something They decided to form…
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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

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©Hindustan Times Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to strive for excellence in her academic studies. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The children were filled with anticipation as they waited for the announcement of the winner of the art competition. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be or give a typical example of something The artist’s painting exemplifies the…
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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

India MoonLand

©Hindustan Times Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about space exploration? What do you think are some of the key reasons that drive countries and organizations to explore outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of a new species in the rainforest is a significant contribution to our understanding of biodiversity. phase /feyz/ [noun] – any stage in a series of events or in a process of development The construction of the new skyscraper is entering its final phase, with…
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India achieves historic moon landing as fourth country to land a spacecraft

2024年1月4日

India MoonLand

©Hindustan Times 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 there any specific space exploration projects or missions that you’re curious to learn more about? Do you believe various countries and organizations explore outer space due to specific reasons? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – the act of trying to make or do something Despite several attempts, she couldn’t solve the challenging puzzle. trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties The car broke down on the way to the meeting, causing a lot of trouble for everyone. smart /smahrt/ [adjective] – Smart…
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Archaeologists uncover ancient prosthetic hand

2024年1月3日

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©Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. glimpse /glimps/ [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time As the train passed by, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful sunset over the horizon. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things or styles The chef created a unique blend of spices that gave the dish its extraordinary flavor. parallel /PAR-uh-lel/ [adjective] – if two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all along their length The railroad tracks ran parallel to the highway, stretching…
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Archaeologists uncover ancient prosthetic hand

2024年1月3日

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©Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege 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 an interest in archaeological discoveries or ancient artifacts? Have you read or heard about any specific archaeological discoveries or ancient sites recently? 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。 metal /MET-l / [noun] – a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel The blacksmith heated the metal in the forge before shaping it into a sword. iron /AHY-ern / [noun]…
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Archaeologists uncover ancient prosthetic hand

2024年1月3日

Archeologist

©Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about archaeologists and their work? What specific archaeological discoveries or ancient sites have you read or heard about recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skeleton /SKEL-i-tn/ [noun] – the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient skeleton to study its structure. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving a lot of information with many details The report provided a detailed analysis of market trends. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of…
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