European countries issue health alerts as heat wave intensifies
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European countries issue health alerts as heat wave intensifies
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever received a weather warning in your area? If so, what did you do? If not, what kind of warning would surprise you? Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands? If so, what do you know about their weather? If not, where have you learned about Europe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to events The teacher was proactive and gave help before problems started. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] –…
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European countries issue health alerts as heat wave intensifies
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 received a weather warning in your area? Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands? 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。 forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future The weather forecast says it will rain today. danger /deyn-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm or death to someone The fire is a big danger to people. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – something that happens, especially something important or enjoyable The school had…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP 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 heard of Egypt before? Do you know what a tomb is? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired by many people for achievements or good qualities The respected teacher helped many students succeed in school. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning of something I understand the rules of the game now. culture /kuhl-CHER/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people We learned about Japanese culture in…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The eminent scientist shared her knowledge of ancient history. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The museum protects the legacy of past civilizations. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big or important, often in historical or cultural terms The pyramids are a monumental part of Egypt’s history. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active The new exhibit will stimulate interest in ancient…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Beginner Intermediate Expert
Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening
©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of Egypt before? If so, what do you know about its history? If not, what ancient cultures have you heard about? Do you know what a tomb is? If so, where have you seen one? If not, what do you think is inside it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to understand how good something is or to be thankful for something I appreciate your help with my school project. civilization /siv-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – human society…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant or difficult to live in The climbers prepared carefully for the harsh weather on the mountain. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to something The manager played a pivotal role in the success of the new project. dispersal /di-SPUR-sl/ [noun] – the act of spreading people or things over a wide area After the event, the police managed the dispersal of the crowd safely. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or something that provides energy or support to live The villagers depended…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) 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 visited a place that was very hot or very cold? Do you think it is exciting to explore new places? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else Students in the group come from different towns across the country. understand /uhn-dr-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning or reason of something The student asked a question to understand the math problem better. desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a large, dry area…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
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