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Menindee: Australia starts cleaning up after a mass fish death

2023年4月17日

fishkill

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 mass fish deaths occurring in bodies of water? Do you think the government should take responsibility for cleaning up mass fish deaths? 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。 due to /doo too/ [phrase] – because of Her illness was due to bad food. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn] – a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way The organization has launched a campaign to raise $150,000. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country The…
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Menindee: Australia starts cleaning up after a mass fish death

2023年4月17日

fishkill

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. carcass /KAHR-kuhs/ [noun] – the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals The hiker stumbled upon the carcass of a deer in the woods, which had been stripped clean by scavengers, and realized that it was a natural part of the cycle of life in the forest. contractor /KON-trak-ter/ [noun] – a person or company that arranges to supply materials or workers for building or for moving goods When we build a house, we usually hire a contractor to oversee…
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Menindee: Australia starts cleaning up after a mass fish death

2023年4月17日

fishkill

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes mass fish deaths? What role do human activities and climate change play in contributing to mass fish deaths? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product We’re going to launch a big recruitment drive in the fall. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something The shortage of energy is the problem. exception /ik-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that is not included…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

2023年4月14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 recycled anything before? Is recycling an effective way to reduce the impact of climate change? 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。 valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important My grandmother gave me a valuable necklace that has been in our family for generations. recycling /ruh-SAI-kuh-luhng/ [noun] – the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again Recycling is an important way to help protect the environment by reducing waste and conserving…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

2023年4月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some creative ways you can reuse or repurpose items instead of throwing them away? What are some challenges you think are associated with recycling? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering Many people lost their jobs during the economic crisis, and it became challenging for them to pay their bills and take care of their families. manufacture /man-yuh-FAK-cher/ [verb] – to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines The factory, located outside of the…
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How recycling can benefit the environment

2023年4月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landfill /LAND-fil/ [noun] – the process of getting rid of large amounts of trash by burying it, or a place where trash is buried Many cities have designated areas where they dispose of their waste, known as landfills, in order to prevent pollution and protect the environment. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used or eaten Reducing energy consumption at home can not only save money on bills but also help the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree,…
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Dan’s Diner: An adventurous meal in a traveling tundra buggy

2023年4月12日

diner

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a must-visit restaurant in your city or country? Could you tell me about it? What are some famous diners in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feast /feest/ [noun] – something that is very enjoyable to see, hear, experience, etc. The villagers prepared a grand feast to celebrate the arrival of the new year, with tables filled with roasted meats, fruits, and sweets. indulge /in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you Sometimes it’s nice…
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