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Members of Parliament say that charging fees for electric vehicles must be reasonable

2021年8月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Please safeguard your passport at all times. automobile /aw-tuh-muh-BEEL/ [noun] – a car I spent 20 thousand dollars for this automobile. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills. diesel /DEE-zuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a type of heavy oil used as fuel The diesel model is noisier than the petrol model. developer /dih-VEL-uh-per/ [noun] – a person or…
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Members of Parliament say that charging fees for electric vehicles must be reasonable

2021年8月25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。 Have you already seen an electric car? How long do you think it takes to charge an electric car at a charging station? 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。 public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people The government aims to improve public services, especially education. financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed Their new business partners have been experiencing financial difficulties. provide /pruh-vahyd/ [verb] – to give someone something…
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Members of Parliament say that charging fees for electric vehicles must be reasonable

2021年8月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you support the use of electric cars in the future? Why or why not? What do you think of using electric cars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl / [adjective] – possible to approach, enter, or use The information is readily accessible on the Internet. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance They live in a remote mountain village. ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially The company bans smoking on the premises. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer / [noun] – a person who…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

2021年8月23日

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books 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。 How many technology devices do you own? Is technology important? 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。 age /eyj/ [noun] – a particular period in time People were more active before the modern age. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods William’s family lives with modern technology. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time The village has its own traditional foods. secondary…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

2021年8月23日

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you dependent on technology? Please tell me more about it. How important is modern technology for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – all the people in a country, or several similar countries, can be referred to as a society Natural disasters are a common hazard to society. disregard /dis-ri-GAHRD/ [verb] – to not allow something to influence you; ignore Liam seems to always disregard his safety. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own country Domestic oil prices…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

2021年8月23日

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bygone /BAHY-gon/ [adjective] – belonging to or happening in a past time The structures reflect a bygone era’s beauty. shun /shuhn/ [verb] – to avoid or refuse to accept someone or something They dress simply and shun trendy clothes. settlement /SET-l-muhnt/ [noun] – a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place All rural settlements were divided based on their size. hospitable /ho-SPIT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Filipinos are well-known for being hospitable. literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the…
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What causes flash floods in extreme weather?

2021年8月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of disasters have you already experienced in your area? What causes flooding? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. climate change /KLAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere There is growing concern about climate change. soak /sohk/ [verb] – to make something very wet, or of a liquid to be absorbed The clothes should soak for a quarter before washing. severe…
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