New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety
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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes Mount Fuji an important place in Japan? What are some challenges you think hikers might face when climbing Mount Fuji? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overcrowding /oh-ver-KROW-ding/ [noun] – when too many people are in one place, making it uncomfortable or unsafe The concert was canceled because of overcrowding. walk-in /WAWK-in/ [noun] – a person who arrives without an appointment The restaurant was so popular that even walk-ins had to wait for a table. financially /fi-NAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to money…
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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity: The local government’s authority includes overseeing public safety and managing infrastructure projects. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give someone the courage or confidence to do something My teacher always encourages me to do my best in school. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding colorful illustrations can enhance the attractiveness of the book. littering /LIT-er-ing/ [noun] – the act of leaving rubbish in a public place Littering in the park is not…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a movie or read a book that talked about climate change? If so, what was it about and how did it address climate change? If not, what do you think a story about climate change might include? What do you know about the ways Hollywood movies influence people’s views on real-world issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The police will investigate the incident to find out what happened. marketing…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something She finally acknowledged her mistake and apologized. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something; assess Teachers evaluate students’ progress through various assessments. conscious /KON-shuhs/ [adjective] – aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; awake She became conscious of the noise outside and woke up. explicitly /ik-SPLIS-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt The instructions explicitly stated not to use a calculator. selection…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
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。 What is your favorite Hollywood film? Does it include issues about climate change? 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。 topic /TOP-ik / [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied The students discussed the topic of climate change in their science class. site /sayht/ [noun] – a website The new shopping site offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. studio /STOO-dee-oh/ [noun] – a place where music, television, or film recordings are made The film was shot in a studio in Los Angeles. compare…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something The alteration of the recipe resulted in a slightly richer flavor, pleasing everyone at the dinner table. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – (of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor The robust tomato plants in the greenhouse flourished despite the fluctuating temperatures, showcasing their resilience and health. spectrum /SPEK-truhm/ [noun] – a range or scope of something The new smartphone offers a wide spectrum of features, catering to various user…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields
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 heard about “gene editing”? Do you agree that technology can make crops healthier and stronger? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a business or company The law firm hired three new attorneys to handle the increasing number of cases. crop /krop/ [noun] – the produce of cultivated plants, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, harvested during a particular season or year The farmer was pleased with the bountiful crop of apples this year, which surpassed last year’s harvest. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] –…
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