Tokyo releases simulation to prepare for possible Mount Fuji eruption
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Tokyo releases simulation to prepare for possible Mount Fuji eruption
©(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) 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 joined a safety drill at school or in your community? What items do you think are most important to keep at home in case of an emergency? 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。 kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,000 meters The airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. ash /ash/ [noun] – powdery material left after something burns, or small pieces from a volcano The fireplace was full of gray ash after the wood burned…
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Tokyo releases simulation to prepare for possible Mount Fuji eruption
©(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What natural disasters are common in your country? What items do you think are most important to keep at home in case of an emergency? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or announce something publicly for the first time The city government unveiled a new plan to reduce air pollution in urban areas. violent /VAHY-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – involving strong force, danger, or destruction The coastal town was damaged by a violent storm last summer. prediction /pri-DIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a statement…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos
©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality or success Winning the award gave the school great prestige in the community. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important to someone The teacher’s story had strong resonance with many of her students. prowess /PROU-is/ [noun] – great ability or skill The athlete showed his prowess by winning three gold medals. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry
©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) 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 tried a product that was made from nuts or plants? Would you like to visit a factory to see how products are made? 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。 processed /PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – changed or prepared by a special method, often in a factory The company exports processed fish instead of selling it raw. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a part that is used to make a product, especially food or other goods Sugar is the main ingredient in many soft drinks. earn /urn/…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry
©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What products do you know that are made from plants or natural ingredients? What do you think is more helpful for people in small communities: farming or building factories? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [noun] – an official order that stops people from doing or using something The city announced a six-month ban on plastic bags to reduce waste. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to hold, produce, or deal with something The stadium has the capacity to hold 50,000 people for the football match….
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry
©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved or made pure by removing unwanted parts The company now sells refined sugar instead of raw sugar. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a large and unfair difference between two things Data revealed a clear disparity between the number of students in rural schools and the resources they receive. obstruct /uhb-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to block or stop something from happening or moving Heavy rain may obstruct workers from finishing the construction. divergence /dih-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – a situation where two things move apart or become different The two countries showed a…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds
©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File 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 read about wildfires in the news? Do high temperatures and droughts cause fires? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe damage to the small houses. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to drink water on hot days. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to sickness without good care. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds
©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or become known New dangers may emerge when the forest becomes too dry. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving new knowledge or understanding The teacher gave an illuminating explanation about climate change. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, clear, or leaving no doubt The evidence gave an unequivocal answer about the cause of the fire. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in danger, uncertain, or not safe The hikers stood on a precarious path near the cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid The ineluctable truth is that summers…
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