The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl / [adjectvive] – firmly fixed or not likely to move or change After completing the repair work, the engineer checked to ensure that the structure was stable enough to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something The lack of funding is at the core of the problem. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports something As an advocate for human rights, the lawyer has spent countless hours fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If a reason, argument, etc….
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
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。 Should every human being have the right to a healthy and safe environment? Should governments take responsibility for addressing climate change and protecting the environment? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family My grandmother and I have a big age difference; we belong to different generations. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the…
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A delicious revolution
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? What are some famous fast food restaurants in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slow food /sloh food/ [noun] – good food that is prepared and cooked carefully Local ingredients and traditional cooking methods are promoted by slow food. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen We wish to encourage effective communication and teamwork. organic /awr-GAN-ik/ [adjective] – not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals…
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A delicious revolution
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 eat fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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A delicious revolution
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) forefront /FAWR-fruhnt/ [noun] – the most noticeable or important position The business has consistently been at the forefront of research and technology. industrialized /in-DUHS-tree-uh-lahyzt/ [adjective] – used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods Natural resources are heavily consumed in industrialized nations. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme Given the dire circumstances, a radical response is necessary. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular…
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UK government to regulate “buy-now, pay-later” businesses
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] – to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something Schools had to curtail after-school programs due to budget shortages. affordability /uh-for-duh-BI-luh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being cheap enough for people to be able to buy Data from Belgravia cannot be used to evaluate housing affordability in London. accrue /uh-KROO/ [verb] – to increase in number or amount over a period of time Your money will accrue interest if you keep it in a savings bank. grace period /greys PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun phrase] – extra time you are given…
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UK government to regulate “buy-now, pay-later” businesses
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 purchase buy-now, pay-later products? Which do you prefer, shopping at the mall or online? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey We have a strict teacher; we have to do what she says. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary We require extra help for this project. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to mention something that you are worried or not…
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