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Menindee: Australia starts cleaning up after a mass fish death

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes mass fish deaths? What role do human activities and climate change play in contributing to mass fish deaths? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product We’re going to launch a big recruitment drive in the fall. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something The shortage of energy is the problem. exception /ik-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that is not included…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

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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 recycled anything before? Is recycling an effective way to reduce the impact of climate change? 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。 valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important My grandmother gave me a valuable necklace that has been in our family for generations. recycling /ruh-SAI-kuh-luhng/ [noun] – the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again Recycling is an important way to help protect the environment by reducing waste and conserving…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some creative ways you can reuse or repurpose items instead of throwing them away? What are some challenges you think are associated with recycling? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering Many people lost their jobs during the economic crisis, and it became challenging for them to pay their bills and take care of their families. manufacture /man-yuh-FAK-cher/ [verb] – to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines The factory, located outside of the…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landfill /LAND-fil/ [noun] – the process of getting rid of large amounts of trash by burying it, or a place where trash is buried Many cities have designated areas where they dispose of their waste, known as landfills, in order to prevent pollution and protect the environment. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used or eaten Reducing energy consumption at home can not only save money on bills but also help the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree,…
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Dan’s Diner: An adventurous meal in a traveling tundra buggy

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a must-visit restaurant in your city or country? Could you tell me about it? What are some famous diners in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feast /feest/ [noun] – something that is very enjoyable to see, hear, experience, etc. The villagers prepared a grand feast to celebrate the arrival of the new year, with tables filled with roasted meats, fruits, and sweets. indulge /in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you Sometimes it’s nice…
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Dan’s Diner: An adventurous meal in a traveling tundra buggy

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©Frontier North Adventures Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tundra /TUHN-druh/ [noun] – (part of) the very large area of land in North Asia, North America, and northern Europe where, because it is cold, trees do not grow and ground below the surface is permanently frozen: The tundra is a vast and treeless Arctic region where the ground is frozen all year round. gourmet /goor-MEY/ [adjective] – (of food) very high quality My mom always uses gourmet coffee beans to make her morning cup of coffee because she loves the rich and luxurious flavor. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to show the best…
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Dan’s Diner: An adventurous meal in a traveling tundra buggy

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©Frontier North Adventures 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 been to a diner before? Are you familiar with the menu items typically offered at a diner? 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。 adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity Last summer, my family and I went on an adventure to explore the beautiful mountains of Colorado. scenery /SEE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful I love…
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