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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

2023年3月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tedious /TEE-dee-uhs/ [adjective] – boring Studying for the final exam was so tedious that Maria found it hard to stay focused for more than 20 minutes. laborious /luh-BAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – needing a lot of time and effort It was a laborious task for the group of volunteers to clean up the park after the music festival. acidic /uh-SID-ik/ [adjective] – containing acid The orange juice tasted too acidic for Sarah’s liking, so she added a spoonful of sugar to balance the sourness. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a quality that something has The cooling sensation of peppermint…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

2023年3月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think vinegar is an effective cleaner? How would you describe the smell of vinegar when used for cleaning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chore /chawr/ [noun] – a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly I don’t enjoy doing my laundry because it feels like such a chore; it takes a lot of time and effort to sort, wash, and fold all my clothes. dissolve /dih-ZOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

2023年3月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of activities can you do at a ski resort? What is your favorite thing about skiing at a resort? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. melt /melt/ [verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this After leaving the ice cream in the sun for too long, it began to melt and turned into a sticky mess. long term /LAWNG-turm/ [noun] – happening, existing, or continuing for many years or far into the future Regular exercise is important for…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

2023年3月15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 ever visited a ski resort before? Would you be interested in trying out snowboarding instead of skiing on your next ski resort visit? 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。 resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sports, or another stated purpose We decided to go to a beach resort for our summer vacation. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The school principal addressed the issue of bullying during the assembly. natural /NACH-er-uh/…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

2023年3月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a business or government receives regularly, or an amount representing such income The small family-run shop struggled to keep up with its expenses as its revenue declined due to the recent economic crisis. supplement /SUHP-luh-ment/ [verb] – to add something to something to make it larger or better The athlete decided to supplement her training with yoga to improve her flexibility and balance. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally The large factory’s unsustainable use of water…
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The university that changed the world was Nalanda

2023年3月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What subjects do you enjoy learning about the most? Do you think it’s important to continue learning throughout your life, even after you finish school? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – A residential building is one in which people live My aunt lives in a residential neighborhood where the houses are all very close together, and they all have small yards. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to continue to exist for a long time The Great Pyramids of Egypt have endured for over 4,500…
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The university that changed the world was Nalanda

2023年3月13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 enjoy reading books? Do you believe that education is important for personal growth and success? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this Education is important for everyone because it helps us learn new things and understand the world around us better. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The earthquake was so strong that it destroyed many…
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The university that changed the world was Nalanda

2023年3月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scholar /SKLO-er / [noun] – a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university As a scholar of history, he spent countless hours researching and analyzing primary sources to gain a deeper understanding of past events. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee / [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars Studying astronomy allows us to learn about the universe and the celestial bodies that exist beyond our planet. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of…
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