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IPCC scientists believe it’s “now or never” to limit global warming

2022年5月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do we have to limit climate change? What are some ways you have in mind to limit climate change? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take something in, especially gradually The drug is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result The process has three distinct stages. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system Changes to the national health system will be implemented the following year. estimate…
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IPCC scientists believe it’s “now or never” to limit global warming

2022年5月13日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – (of substances, materials, activities, or conditions) dangerous Hazardous waste must be disposed of correctly. official /uh-FISH-uhl / [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization According to the government officials, the help will be on its way. globe /glohb / [noun] – the world His ultimate goal is to travel the globe. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past This century has seen unprecedented levels of environmental damage. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/ [noun] – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world

2022年5月12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 how to make gyoza? Have you tried Chinese dumplings? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – Tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor This is the tastiest cheeseburger I’ve ever had! cover /KUHV-er/ [verb] – to put or spread something over something Elle covered the whole pie with strawberries and peaches. chili /CHIL-ee/ [noun] – the small, red or green seed case from particular types of pepper plant that is used to make some foods spicy Please add three chopped chilies…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world

2022年5月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plump /pluhmp/ [adjective] – having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape We had a plump and juicy roast chicken for dinner. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink I just love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee! intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong She drank more than 8 glasses of water because of the intense heat. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to fill (with herbs, liquid, tea leaves, etc.) so as to extract flavor or other qualities I infused this dish with some…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world

2022年5月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat spicy foods? What is your go-to snack? When do you usually eat it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world There have been a lot of environmental issues worldwide. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of my trip was the banana boat experience. typically /TIP-i-klee/ [adverb] – used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing They typically…
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Man-made diamond sales rise

2022年5月11日

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©Charles and Colvard via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infinite /IN-fuh-nit/ [adjective] – without limits; extremely large or great Her patience was infinite all throughout the training period. drive /drahyv/ [verb] – to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something Traffic congestion in the city is driving people to move to the countryside. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong Companies must address ethical issues. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying The bus driver reassured passengers that they will arrive in town on time….
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Man-made diamond sales rise

2022年5月11日

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© Charles and Colvard via CNN 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 your birthstone? Do you wear a necklace? 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。 engagement /en-GEYJ-muhnt/ [noun] – an agreement to marry someone Sheena and Donny announced their engagement last Saturday. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The tourists enjoyed the natural view of the forest. size /sahyz/ [noun] – how large or small something or someone is I need this shirt in a smaller size. jewelry /JOO-uhl-ree/ [noun] –…
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