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India’s slowest train journey
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 heard of slow trains before? Have you ever ridden on a slow train before? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [noun] – a feeling of great surprise and admiration caused by seeing or experiencing something that is strange and new When I visited Paris for the first time, I felt a sense of wonder as I gazed upon the Eiffel Tower. attraction /uh-TRAK-shuhn / [noun] – something that makes people want to go to a place or do a particular thing The city’s main…
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India’s slowest train journey
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about the trains in your country? What are some of the unique experiences that one can have while traveling by train? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things In our school, we have a diverse student body, with students from many different countries and cultures. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it The road through the valley was winding and narrow, surrounded by…
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Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in climate change?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does the concept of “climate rights” mean? Do you believe that future generations should have climate rights? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen I was able to witness a beautiful sunset from the top of the mountain during my hiking trip last weekend. opponent /uh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it During the debate competition, I will have to present my argument effectively to convince the judges…
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Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in climate change?
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Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in 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。 Is it important to consider the long-term consequences of our actions on the environment? Do you believe we have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations? 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。 argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing My friends had an argument about which football team was the best. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something The new library provides free access to a variety of books and resources. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to…
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Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in climate change?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The earthquake was devastating for the small town, destroying homes and leaving many families homeless. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly The implication of not studying for your exams is that you might fail them and have to retake the course. inherit /in-HER-it/ [verb] – to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died When her grandfather passed away, she inherited his antique clock, which had been in the family for generations….
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Bushcraft: A trending outdoor activity
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is bushcraft? In what situations or environments might someone need to use bushcraft skills? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seek /seek/ [verb] – to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object When you have a question, don’t hesitate to seek help from your teacher or classmates. shelter /SHEL-ter / [noun] – (a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack The hurricane was approaching fast, so we hurried to find a shelter to protect ourselves from the strong winds…
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Bushcraft: A trending outdoor activity
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There has been a surge in the number of people interested in learning new languages during the pandemic, as many are taking advantage of their free time at home. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop, or be successful Despite the challenging economic situation, some small businesses are managing to thrive by offering unique products and exceptional customer service. wilderness /WIL-der-nis/ [noun] – an area of land that has not been used to grow crops or had towns and roads built on it, especially because it is…
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