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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
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 about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Can you think of reasons why ports are crucial for local economies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /prahy-MER-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main The primary reason for his success is his hard work. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The sudden storm disrupted the outdoor concert. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly over a period of time or a distance…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things Many commercial ships pass through the port every day. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship was loaded with cargo for the trip across the ocean. refloat /ree-FLOAT/ [verb] – to make a ship float again after it has sunk or grounded They worked hard to refloat the ship after it ran aground. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top…
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Elephants may address each other by name, study finds
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know about elephants and their social behaviors? Why do you think elephants have garnered attention from researchers for their cognitive abilities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. react /ree-AKT/ [verb] – to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else The dog reacted with excitement when its owner returned home. strongly /STRAWNG-lee/ [adverb] – with great intensity or force She strongly disagreed with the proposal during the meeting. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event The children…
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Elephants may address each other by name, study finds
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 watched a documentary about elephants? How would you describe elephants in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [noun] – a particular way or manner in which something exists, appears, or is expressed The artist experimented with various forms of expression in her artwork. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation She installed a new program on her computer for editing photos. direct /dih-REKT/ [verb] – to aim,…
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Elephants may address each other by name, study finds
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vigorously /VIG-er-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – with great energy, intensity, or enthusiasm She vigorously pursued her dreams, undeterred by any obstacles in her path. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different aspects or features; versatile or varied The multifaceted approach to problem-solving considered various perspectives and solutions, leading to a comprehensive strategy. arbitrary /AHR-bi-trer-ee/ [adjective] – based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason The assignment of seating in the classroom seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear rationale behind the arrangement. imitation /im-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of using someone or something as a…
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