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Solar power brightens Lebanon’s future

2023年7月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quest /kwest/ [noun] – a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult I embarked on an exciting quest to find the lost treasure hidden deep within the mysterious cave. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system After conducting thorough research, our team developed a detailed plan for the implementation of a new recycling program at our school. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone: My friend’s reliance on his smartphone for navigation…
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Solar power brightens Lebanon’s future

2023年7月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is solar power? Can you think of any disadvantages or challenges associated with solar power? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something During springtime, beautiful flowers emerge from the ground, filling the gardens with vibrant colors. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use The store had a limited supply of the popular toy, so the children had to get there early to buy one. adoption /uh-DOP-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Singapore considers world’s first law against cancel culture

2023年7月3日

©Narih Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with “cancel culture”? Describe it to me. Do you think “cancel culture” is a healthy way of online interaction? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perceived /per-SEEVD/ [adjective] – seen or noticed as His quiet demeanor was often perceived as shyness, but in reality, he was just reserved. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The social media campaign aimed…
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Singapore considers world’s first law against cancel culture

2023年7月3日

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©Narih Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 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。 Are you familiar with “cancel culture”? Do you think “cancel culture” is a healthy way of online interaction? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried The doctor expressed concern over the patient’s high blood pressure and advised lifestyle changes. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – by many The research findings were widely accepted in the scientific community and influenced further studies in the field. aspect…
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Singapore considers world’s first law against cancel culture

2023年7月3日

©Narih Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The language barrier can hinder effective communication in a multicultural workplace. predominantly /pri-DOM-uh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – mostly or mainly In the summer, the weather is predominantly hot and sunny in this region. violate /VAHY-uh-leyt/ [verb] – to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect Speeding on the highway can violate traffic laws and result in a fine….
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Lion killings spark urgent action in southern Kenya

2023年7月2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 know what wild animals are? Can people and wild animals live together? 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。 wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf/ [noun] – animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions The remote island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, deer, and birds. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago He recently started taking guitar lessons and is making good progress. attack /uh-TAK/ [verb] – to try to hurt or defeat…
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Lion killings spark urgent action in southern Kenya

2023年7月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which wild animals are you familiar with? Do you think people and wild animals can live together in harmony? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The smell of freshly baked cookies triggers happy childhood memories. scarce /skairs/ [adjective] – not easy to find or get The natural disaster caused widespread damage to crops, making fresh produce scarce in the local markets. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase The hospital saw a surge in patients during…
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Lion killings spark urgent action in southern Kenya

2023年7月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. starvation /stahr-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of having no food for a long period, often causing death The documentary sheds light on the devastating effects of starvation in poverty-stricken areas. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers struggled to irrigate their fields during the prolonged drought. prey /prey/ [noun] – an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal The hawk circled in the sky, searching for its next prey. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an…
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