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Severe cold wave grips China

2024年3月14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。 Have you ever experienced extremely cold weather that caused disruptions or problems? Do you think a cold wave might pose challenges to transportation and daily activities? 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。 cold wave /kohld weyv/ [noun] – a period of excessively cold weather The town experienced a severe cold wave last winter, with temperatures dropping below freezing. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – The state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order. The car’s poor condition led to frequent breakdowns on the icy roads. warning…
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Severe cold wave grips China

2024年3月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced extremely cold weather that caused disruptions or problems? How did you and your community handle it? What challenges do you think a cold wave might pose to transportation and daily activities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /SUH-veer/ [adjective] – extremely intense or harsh Despite the severe winter conditions, the community came together to support each other. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – government officials or agencies responsible for making and enforcing decisions related to public safety and infrastructure Local authorities implemented road closures to ensure safety during…
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Severe cold wave grips China

2024年3月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – A territorial division of a country, forming the main administrative unit, usually headed by a governor or similar official. The governor visited the northern province to assess the impact of the cold wave. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or regulation that limits or controls something Due to the icy conditions, the government imposed restrictions on highway traffic. persist /persist/ [verb] – to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure Despite the challenges, the cold weather is expected to persist throughout…
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Toyota is set to increase its European EV lineup

2024年3月13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 believe electric vehicles generally have lower operational costs compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars? Would you consider owning an electric vehicle in the future? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time The company plans to introduce a new product line next month. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money The tech company specializes in developing smartphone applications. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study…
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Toyota is set to increase its European EV lineup

2024年3月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about the idea of more electric cars being available on the market? What concerns or disadvantages might people consider before choosing to buy an electric vehicle? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regain /ree-GEYN/ [verb] – to take or get possession of something again The team aimed to regain the lead in the second half of the game. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations The…
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Toyota is set to increase its European EV lineup

2024年3月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constitute /KON-sti-toot/ [verb] – to comprise or make up a particular portion or percentage of something The new solar panels will constitute a major portion of the building’s energy supply. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] – the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge led her to pursue multiple degrees in various fields. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden The company will disclose its earnings tomorrow. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan…
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Nona Biosciences and Lycia Therapeutics forge groundbreaking partnership

2024年3月12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。 Have partnerships played a role in historical breakthroughs or innovations? Is it important to continually develop new treatments for various diseases? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms The doctor is researching ways to treat the rare disease. break down /BREYK-doun/ [phrasal verb] – to separate something into smaller parts or to analyze in detail We need to break down the problem to understand its complexity….
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