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Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

2023年5月2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 seen seaweed before? Do you know the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing During the Lunar New Year, many families in Asia celebrate with traditional foods and customs. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary To pass the test, you will require a pencil and an…
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Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

2023年5月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “sustainable”? What type of fuel do airplanes use, and how is it different from other fuels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extract /ik-STRAKT/ [verb] – to remove or take out something In science class, we learned how to extract DNA from strawberries using a simple home-made solution. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character I need to convert the measurements from cups to milliliters to follow the recipe correctly. prospect /PROS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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A sustainable urban center for Greece’s future

2023年5月1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。 Can redeveloping an area help improve a community? Do you have redevelopment projects in your area or city at the moment? 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。 public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people The public library is a great place to find books and information for free. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the art of making plans or drawings for something The design of the new phone is sleek and modern, with a large touchscreen…
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A sustainable urban center for Greece’s future

2023年5月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a redevelopment project? Why are redevelopment projects undertaken? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever When the hurricane hit the small town, many people had to evacuate, leaving their homes and belongings behind, resulting in several abandoned houses. revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – completely new and having a great effect The Internet has been a revolutionary technology, changing the way we work, learn, and communicate with each other. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular…
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A sustainable urban center for Greece’s future

2023年5月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recreational /rek-ree-EY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working After finishing their exams, the students went to the park to engage in recreational activities such as playing frisbee and having a picnic. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved The new software brought about a transformation in the way the company managed its inventory, making it easier and more efficient. redevelopment /ree-di-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the act or process of changing an area…
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Ancient myths that still resonate today

2023年4月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – (the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation After conducting extensive research, the scientist gained new insights into the behavior of the species under study, providing valuable information for future investigations. sacrifice /SAK-ruh-fahys/ [verb] – to give up something for something else considered more important During the pandemic, healthcare workers sacrificed their personal safety to care for patients infected with COVID-19. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] – to reach or succeed in getting something After years of hard work and dedication, she was finally able…
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Ancient myths that still resonate today

2023年4月28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 read mythology? What is your favorite myth/tale? 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。 thunder /THUHN-der / [noun] – the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm The loud thunder scared the little girl, and she ran to her mother for comfort. defend /dih-FEND/ [verb] – to protect someone or something against attack or criticism The goalkeeper must defend the goal to prevent the other team from scoring. knowledge /NOL-ij/ [noun] – understanding of or information about a subject that you get by…
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