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UK forestry industry organization advises that tree planting must triple to reach environmental targets

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Investigators urged that the site’s safety protocols be improved. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The school administration made the choice to cancel the trip. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something The financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology included cash awards. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Things like…
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UK forestry industry organization advises that tree planting must triple to reach environmental targets

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 already tried planting? How was your planting experience? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to get to a particular level, especially a high one Today’s temperature is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to cause something to exist, or to make something new or imaginative 200 jobs are expected to be created by the new hotel. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a building or area of land, or both together He has a number of properties in Manila. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun]…
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Father’s Day 2022

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 celebrate Father’s Day? What do you enjoy doing the most with your father? 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。 hardworking /HAHRD-WUR-king/ [adjective] – always putting a lot of effort and care into your work Liam is a hardworking and energetic student. heartwarming /HAHRT-wawr-ming/ [adjective] – causing feelings of pleasure and happiness My friend’s handwritten letters were heartwarming. moment /MOH-muhnt/ [noun] – a special time or opportunity Enjoy every moment of your birthday! You can only celebrate it once a year. set up /set uhp/ [phrasal verb] –…
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Father’s Day 2022

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you show appreciation to your father? What do you like best about your father and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tirelessly /TAHYUHR-lis-lee/ [adverb] – in an energetic and continuous way She has worked tirelessly to help charities. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made using the hands rather than a machine This shop sells handmade products. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a very long time We had a movie marathon last weekend. It was so fun! flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance,…
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Father’s Day 2022

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. big bucks /big buhks/ [noun] – big money My younger sister just spent big bucks on her favorite idol group. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill This book is a real masterpiece! I’d recommend you read it. adore /uh-DAWR/ [verb] – to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much My mother adores chocolates. We should surprise her with them on her birthday. sidekick /SAHYD-kik/ [noun] – a person’s assistant or close associate John has been Kevin’s…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

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 like birds? Do you want to be popular? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present The bird appears in the sky. first /FURST/ [adjective] – (a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance This is my first visit to New York. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) The wolves explore the forest. half /HAHF/ [noun, pronoun, predeterminer, adjective, adverb] – either of the two…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arbitrary /AHR-bi-trer-ee/ [adjective] – based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason My arbitrary crossing of paths with my crush gave me butterflies in my stomach. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive Everything about her is splendid. exhilaration /ig-zil-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – excitement and happiness I have to conceal my exhilaration whenever I hear her soothing voice and see her picturesque smile. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Learning what makes her euphoric is a fundamental aspect of our growing relationship. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective]…
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Black birdwatcher to host his own National Geographic show

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What hobbies do you find meaningful? Do you want to be a public figure? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established The stunt he did was extraordinary. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together The Discovery Channel is a TV network that is all about science and technology. viewer /VYOO-er/ [a person who watches something, especially television] –…
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