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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a wildfire? When are wildfires most likely to occur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents something else from happening or makes it more difficult Ozone is the earth’s barrier against ultra-violet radiation. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to discover the facts or truth about something A follow-up audit will be conducted by the office to determine whether any modifications or improvements have been made. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – a process in which a situation improves after a difficult period The physicians were surprised…
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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30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。 Are you an environmentalist? Do you think wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer? 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。 warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future We were warned not to consume the fish since it might make our stomachs uncomfortable. author /AW-ther/ [noun] – the writer of a book, article, play, etc. He is the author of two French history books. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury Powerful winds had caused serious damage to…
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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ozone /OH-zohn/ [noun] – (= a form of oxygen) above the earth that protects the earth from the sun’s ultraviolet light Depletion of the ozone layer leaves the earth’s surface increasingly exposed to harmful radiation from the sun. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Her lack of experience hindered her progress. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong He felt an intense pain in his back all of a sudden. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact…
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Unique places to visit in Brazil

2022年3月29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 like going to the beach? Have you been on a zoo tour? 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。 sand /sand/ [noun] – a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts Marney lives near the beach and always collects sand. surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be everywhere around something Trees surrounded the couple’s house. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves The…
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Unique places to visit in Brazil

2022年3月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel? What animal fascinates you the most? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stunning /STUHN-ing/ [adjective] – extremely beautiful or attractive Budapest is a stunning city! paranormal /par-uh-NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – impossible to explain by known natural forces or by science Ben likes to read paranormal stories. species /noun/ [SPEE-sheez] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other There are more than 200 species of mammals in the Philippines. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective]…
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Unique places to visit in Brazil

2022年3月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrestrial /tuh-RES-tree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the earth Laura studies both marine and terrestrial animals. mesmerize /MEZ-muh-rahyz/ [verb] – to have someone’s attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else We were all mesmerized by the beauty of the town. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The group’s musical performance was absolutely phenomenal! venture /VEN-cher/ [verb] – to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant He ventured out into the woods with a camera. one for the books /wuhn-fer-thuh-books/ [idiom] – something…
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Mastering the art of gift-giving

2022年3月28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。 What was the last gift you received? What is a popular gift in your country? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous house owners left the furniture here. please /pleez/ [verb] – to make someone feel happy or satisfied I’ve heard that it’s difficult to please Mina. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – a person that you work with We will introduce your new colleague tomorrow. talent /TAL-uhnt/ [noun] – a natural ability to be good at…
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Mastering the art of gift-giving

2022年3月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adept /uh-DEPT/ [adjective] – having a natural ability to do something that needs skill To be an outstanding leader, one must be adept at predicting other people’s moods. adulting /uh-DUHLT-ing/ [noun] – actions and behavior that are considered typical of adults, not children or young people Claire seems level-headed in handling bills. Maybe she can share some of her adulting tips with me. recipient /ri-SIP-ee-uhnt/ [noun] – a person who receives something The club’s 20th member will be the recipient of a mystery gift. concur /kuhn-KUR/ [verb] – to agree or have the same opinion I…
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