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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment or action made to correct a wrong or damage, especially between countries or groups The company offered reparations to local farmers after polluting their water supply. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to human existence or survival, especially when under serious threat Scientists warned that nuclear war poses an existential threat to humanity. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by a person or group against another The company faced several lawsuits after releasing unsafe products. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to…
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 talked about climate change with a teacher or friend? Do you think young people can help protect the Earth? 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。 break /breyk/ [verb] – to not follow a rule, law, or promise If students break school rules, they may get a warning. pay /pey/ [verb] – to give money for something, especially as a result of a rule or agreement Drivers must pay a fine if they park in the wrong place. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – not dangerous;…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite ice cream flavor, and why do you like it? Do you think the way food looks can change how it tastes? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, not natural Many people avoid artificial sweeteners because they prefer natural ones. dye /dahy/ [noun] – a substance used to change the color of something The company decided to remove all dyes from its fruit drinks to make them more natural. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or large…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time without stopping The new policy was introduced after sustained criticism from environmental groups. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by chemical processes rather than natural sources The company decided to replace synthetic flavors in its snacks with natural ones. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance added to something in a small amount to improve it or preserve it The bread contains additives to keep it fresh longer. hyperactivity /hahy-per-ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition in which someone is too active and has difficulty sitting still or focusing Studies have…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

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 think food should look colorful to taste good? Have you ever checked the ingredients on an ice cream label? 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。 remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something away or get rid of it The school decided to remove junk food from the cafeteria. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – not made or changed by people; from nature Many customers prefer natural ingredients in their juice. request /ri-KWEST/ [noun] – an act of asking for something politely or formally The manager received many requests to…
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Storm reveals 18th-century warship on remote Scottish island

2025年8月6日

ship wreck

©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) 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 like learning about history or old things? Would you like to see a real shipwreck in a museum? 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。 sink /singk/ [verb] – to go down below the surface of water Their old canoe sank during a heavy rainstorm on the river. wood /wood/ [noun] – the hard material from trees that is used to make things The table is made of strong wood from oak trees. match /mach/ [verb] – to be the same as something else…
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Storm reveals 18th-century warship on remote Scottish island

2025年8月6日

ship wreck

©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine a ship from 200 years ago looked like? If you could find an old object from the past, what would you want to find? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shipwreck /SHIP-rek/ [noun] – the remains of a ship that has been destroyed or sunk at sea A famous shipwreck was discovered near the coast of Italy during a diving expedition. warship /WAWR-ship/ [noun] – a ship that is built and used for fighting in wars, usually by a navy The country…
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Storm reveals 18th-century warship on remote Scottish island

2025年8月6日

ship wreck

©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigate /FRIG-it/ [noun] – a type of fast and medium-sized warship, especially used by the navy The navy deployed a frigate to patrol the area after several pirate attacks. dendrochronology /den-droh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific method of dating trees or wooden objects by analyzing their growth rings Scientists applied dendrochronology to determine the age of the temple’s roof structure. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that has been prepared for building or construction The cabin was built using timber from the nearby forest. trailer /TREY-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle without an engine that…
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