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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Eating a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition. restraint /ri-STREYNT/ [noun] – The action or means of holding something back; a measure or condition that keeps something under control. The teacher used restraint in handling the disruptive behavior in the classroom. vertical farming /VUR-ti-kuhl FAHR-ming/ [noun] – A method of growing crops or plants in vertically stacked layers or structures, often in controlled indoor environments. Vertical farming allows for efficient use of space in urban areas. thrive /thrahyv/…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8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 there benefits of indoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? 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。 dweller /DWEL-er / [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt / [noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better The student showed continuous improvement in his grades. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of red fire ants before? If yes, what do you know about them? If not, what do you think they might be like based on their name? Why do you think scientists might find the presence of red fire ants in a new location significant or important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of a new species of orchid in…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

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 of red fire ants before? Do you know where red fire ants come from? 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。 painful /PEYN-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing emotional or physical pain When I accidentally touched the hot stove, it was very painful. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in this tropical region is hot and humid throughout the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The issue of…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. globe /glohb/ [noun] – the world The environmental conference discussed strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change on the globe. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The revelation of the hidden treasure map in the old attic excited the entire family, sparking an adventurous quest to unearth the long-lost riches. nest /nest / [noun] – a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in The…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO 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 believe that wages in your industry or field are fair and competitive? Do you believe that wages should be adjusted for inflation over time? 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。 raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The company implemented a new marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and attract a larger customer base. minimum /MIN-uh-muhm/ [adjective] – the lowest or smallest amount, quantity, or degree that is acceptable, allowed, or possible in a particular context The company…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

economists

©KYODO Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spouse /spouz/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife The company’s policy regarding benefits for spouses of employees with less than two years of service has been a topic of discussion among the staff. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – a specific point, level, or limit After years of hard work, she finally reached the threshold of success she had always dreamed of. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [noun] – an amount of money paid to get insurance Simon pays a monthly premium for his health insurance coverage. diminished /duh-MI-nuhsht/ [adjective] – reduced or decreased in size, amount, or importance…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

economists

©KYODO Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the concept of wages? How do wages contribute to an individual’s economic well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve His primary objective was to complete the project ahead of schedule and within budget. economist /ih-KON-uh-mist/ [noun] – a person who studies or has a special knowledge of economics The renowned economist was invited to give a lecture on the global economic outlook at the prestigious university. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] –…
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Intermediate

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