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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount To be successful in their studies, students should try to minimize distractions such as social media and video games while they are studying. redistribute /ree-di-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to share something out differently from before, especially in a fairer way After the teacher noticed that some students had more supplies than others, they decided to redistribute the materials so that everyone had an equal amount to use during the lesson. upcycling /UHP-sahy-kling/ [noun] – the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5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 recycle your clothes by donating them to charity or thrift stores? Have you made old clothes look new and fashionable by adding decorations, patches, or dyeing them? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The factory workers are part of the industry that produces cars and trucks. recycle /ree-SAHY-kuhl / [verb] – to use something again for a different purpose We should always try…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you recycle your clothes? If so, how often do you do it? If not, why not? How can recycling clothes help the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pollute /puh-LOOT/ [verb] – to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals Bicycling doesn’t pollute the air. make a difference /meyk uh DIF-er-uhns/ [idiom] – to improve a situation Careful planning and preparation make a difference. task /task/ [noun] – a piece of work to…
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Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true, or ending any doubt After conducting thorough research, the scientists arrived at a conclusive result that supported their hypothesis. solely /SOHL-lee/ [adverb] – only and not involving anyone or anything else The success of the project was solely dependent on the team’s ability to work together effectively. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the development of something into a particular thing or shape The geologist explained the formation of the nearby mountains and how they were shaped by volcanic activity. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something…
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Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4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 accidentally burned food? Is it safe to eat food that has been burned? 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。 burned /burned/ [adjective] – destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire. The burned toast had a black color and tasted bitter. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The teacher warned the students not to be late for the exam tomorrow. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body…
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Should you stay away from burned food?

2023年3月4日

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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?

2023年3月3日

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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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