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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

2025年3月23日

cocoa

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop, or be successful Olive trees require dry soil, warm temperatures, and plenty of sunlight to thrive, making them sensitive to sudden climate changes. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily affected or harmed by environmental conditions Apple trees are vulnerable to strong winds during the flowering season, often resulting in fewer fruits. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or longer than expected Prolonged cold weather delayed the blooming of cherry blossoms, affecting tourism in the region. adversity /ad-VUR-si-tee/ [difficult or unpleasant situations] – noun Farmers in the region…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

2025年3月23日

cocoa

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 tried to grow a plant at home? Do you think farmers face challenges when growing crops? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as temperature, rain, and wind The cold weather this winter has delayed several flights at the airport. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a specific period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions Rising temperatures and shorter winter seasons have affected ski resorts. pest /pest/ [noun] – an insect…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

2025年3月23日

cocoa

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were starting a new farm, what crops would you choose to grow and why? What do you think farmers need most to grow healthy plants—sunlight, water, or good soil? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not changing or moving suddenly; constant Tomato plants need steady temperatures and plenty of sunlight to grow well. humidity /hyoo-MID-i-tee/ [noun] – the amount of moisture in the air The humidity in the greenhouse helps the plants grow faster. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that…
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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3月22日

Brix-News

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. atmosphere /at-MUHS-feer/ [noun] – the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet The Earth’s atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that causes global warming. satellite /SAT-l-ahyt/ [noun] – a small object that orbits a planet or another celestial body Communication satellites allow people to talk to each other across long distances. orbit /AWR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path that something follows as it moves around a planet or star Satellites…
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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3月22日

Brix-News

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about climate change and its effects on the Earth? Can you name some of the gases that contribute to climate change? How do these gases make the Earth warmer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – the scattered remains of something broken or destroyed After the storm, there was debris all over the street. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary for life Water is vital for our survival. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of traveling to discover new places or knowledge…
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Intermediate

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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3月22日

Brix-News

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。 Does climate change affect the atmosphere and space? Do greenhouse gases contribute to 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry We use technology to make our work easier. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what will happen in the future based on information or experience The weather experts predict rain tomorrow. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size or amount The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water….
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Iguanas reach Fiji by riding ocean rafts, study finds

2025年3月21日

Iguana

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a lizard or iguana before? If so, what did it look like, and where did you see it? If not, what do you imagine they might look like? Have you ever discovered something surprising about an animal? If yes, what was it? If not, what kind of animal would you like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen or take place The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have occurred roughly 66 million years ago. pattern /PAT-ern/…
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