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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people love to go to the beach? What can seashells be used for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient Many believe that poverty is a consequence of overpopulation. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – noticeable In recent years, there has been significant growth in the number of female students. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent tropical storm The cyclone struck the village late last night. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned…
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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27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 taking photos? Do you like going to the beach? 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。 effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence I believe I’m suffering from the effects of not getting enough sleep. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem In an interview, you must appear calm, even if you are afraid on the inside. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation These beautiful towns have largely…
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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archipelago /ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh/ [noun] – a group of islands, or an area of sea where there are many islands There are several huge islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, as well as several very small ones. oceanographer /oh-shuh-NOG-ruh-phur/ [noun] – a person who studies many matters concerned with oceans including marine geology, physics, chemistry, and biology Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a famous French oceanographer. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Tourists are more vulnerable to attacks because they are unfamiliar with the city’s danger zones. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tusker /TUHS-ker/ [noun] – an elephant or wild boar with large tusks The population of tuskers has been declining due to illegal hunting. safari /suh-FAHR-ee/ [noun] – an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa He’d like to go on a safari to photograph wild animals. chance upon (someone/something) /CHANS-uh-pon/ [idiom] – to find (something) or meet (someone) by chance I’m looking for the draft of this material. If you chance upon that document, let me know. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) 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 is your favorite animal? Could you give three (3) words that describe elephants? 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。 twin /twin/ [noun] – either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion The mother just gave birth to twins. calf /kahf/ [noun] – a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales The calves were fed by Mr. McDonald. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite animal and why? What animal represents your country’s culture? Please share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reserve /ri-ZURV/ [noun] – an area of land kept in its natural state, especially for wild animals to live in and be protected Corbett National Park is one of India’s famous wildlife reserves. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity Energy conservation…
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The pleasure of holding grudges and forgiveness

2022年1月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fester /FES-ter/ [verb] – if an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase Do your best to resolve arguments rather than to allow them to fester. retaliation /ri-tal-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of hurting someone or doing something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you She didn’t report to work in retaliation to her manager’s rude attitude. irate /AHY-reyt/ [adjective] – very angry We have been receiving calls from irate customers lately. outweigh /out-WEY/ [verb] – to be greater or…
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The pleasure of holding grudges and forgiveness

2022年1月24日

Colleagues arguing in office. Problem in team. Business people a

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some situations that make you angry? Do you think getting angry has benefits? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bitterness /BIT-er-nis/ [noun] – a feeling of anger and unhappiness He explained his side of the story with bitterness. settle /SET-l/ [verb] – to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement It’s been a month but they haven’t settled their argument yet. grudge /gruhj/ [noun] – a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has…
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Intermediate

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