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Should you stay away from burned food?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever burned food while cooking? If so, what was it, and how did you handle the situation? Do you think burning food is a common problem? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shed light on (something) /shed lahyt on/ [idiom] – to help to explain a situation The professor’s presentation helped shed light on the topic and clarified some of the confusing aspects that we didn’t understand before. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving…
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Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher / [noun] – the act or state of being unprotected It is important to limit your exposure to the sun in order to avoid skin damage and sunburn. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or effect that seems likely in the future One implication of not studying for your exams is that you might not pass them. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – highly destructive or damaging The recent earthquake had a devastating impact on the local community, destroying homes and leaving many people homeless. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something The new…
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Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?
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 live in an area with high levels of air pollution? Do you think that education and awareness-raising campaigns are important in addressing air pollution issues? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by dirty or harmful substances Pollution is a big problem for the environment, and we need to do our part to help reduce it. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness Washing your hands frequently can help prevent the spread of disease. role /rohl/ [noun] – the…
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Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you noticed any changes in the air quality where you live over the past few years, and if so, how have they affected your community? What are some of the main causes of air pollution in your area, and how do they impact your daily life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widely /WAHYD-lee / [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc. The internet is widely used as a source of information for students. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – the purpose of something or someone One of…
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Is our ability to smell being damaged by air pollution?
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s your favorite natural drink, and why do you like it? What kind of natural drink would you recommend to someone who’s feeling stressed or tired? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. kingdom /KING-duhm/ [noun] – the territory ruled over by a king or queen In history class, we learned about the medieval kingdom of England and how it was ruled by kings and queens. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the start Initially, I thought I had lost my phone, but then I remembered that I had left it in my…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl/ [noun] – someone who lives in the area you are talking about I asked the local if he knew where the post office was, and he pointed me in the right direction. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] – people who are the best, richest, most powerful, etc. The club was expensive to join, so it was only open to the elite members of society who could afford the high fees. blend /blend/ [noun] – two or more things that are put together I love the blend of different spices in this curry; it gives it a…
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