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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

2025年4月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended negative consequence or effect The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may have severe repercussions on global climate patterns. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole Countries near the equator typically experience higher temperatures throughout the year. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – unpredictable or irregular Farmers struggled due to the erratic rainfall during the planting season. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moisture falling from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow Increased precipitation during the rainy season…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

2025年4月8日

arctic

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 experienced unusual weather? What’s one word you think of when you hear “Arctic”? 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。 cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a series of events that are repeated regularly in the same order The water cycle helps move moisture through the air, land, and oceans. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about possible danger or problems Scientists warn that rising sea levels may flood coastal cities. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is changing or developing There’s a growing…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

2025年4月8日

arctic

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the Arctic looks like? What changes in the weather have you noticed in your town or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of increasing in size, number, or importance The city’s rapid growth has led to traffic problems and housing shortages. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The global economy was affected by the rise in oil prices. melt /melt/ [verb] – to become liquid because of heat The snow on the mountains melts quickly in the…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

2025年4月7日

fish sauce

©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think old traditions are important to keep? Why or why not? How would you feel if your favorite food became hard to make or find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – a basic or important item that is regularly used or produced Rice is a staple in many Asian households, often eaten with every meal. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill in making things by hand, often traditional or artistic The village is known for its craft of weaving colorful baskets from…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

2025年4月7日

fish sauce

©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deoxygenation /dee-OK-si-juh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the removal or loss of oxygen from a system or environment Scientists are studying the effects of deoxygenation on coral reefs in tropical regions. anchovy /AN-choh-vee/ [noun] – a small fish with a strong, salty taste The chef imported fresh anchovies from Europe to make a traditional pasta dish. ferment /fer-MENT/ [verb] – to go through a chemical change caused by bacteria or yeast, often used to preserve food or develop flavor The cabbage was fermented in jars to make kimchi over the course of several weeks. territorial /ter-i-TAWR-ee-uhl/…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

2025年4月7日

fish sauce

©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) 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 tasted a food with a strong smell? Do you think it’s hard to keep old traditions alive today? 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。 sauce /saws/ [noun] – a thick liquid served with or used in preparing food to add flavor She added tomato sauce to the pasta for extra flavor. pass down /PASS doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give something from an older generation to a younger one The story of the mountain was passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. hometown /HOHM-TOUN/…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

2025年4月6日

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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abdomen /AB-duh-muhn/ [noun] – the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs The snake’s abdomen expanded after swallowing its prey whole. anatomical /an-uh-TOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of the body The bird used its anatomical features to catch insects hidden under tree bark. morphology /mawr-FOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the form and structure of organisms or their parts The study compared the morphology of different bird beaks to understand their diets. appendage /uh-PEN-dij/ [noun] – a body part that is attached to…
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