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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 what a volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting people? 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun]…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What safety measures should people take if a volcano erupts? Why are these measures important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to cause something to be unable to continue in the normal way The heavy rain disrupted the outdoor event. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – done to prevent problems or danger The school closed as a precautionary step before the typhoon. theorize /THEE-uh-rahyz/ [verb] – to develop ideas to explain something Scientists theorized that the unusual weather was caused by climate change. destructive /dih-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12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 what privatization is? Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? 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。 conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or argument The two teams had a conflict over the game rules. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount The teacher will increase the class time next week. threaten /THRET-n/ [verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deforestation /dee-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of clearing large areas of forests Deforestation is a serious problem in many parts of the world. biodiverse /BAI-ow-dai-vurs/ [adjective] – containing many different types of plants and animals The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. privatization /prai-vuh-tuh-ZAY-shn/ [noun] – the process of transferring ownership or control of something from the public sector to the private sector Privatization of the energy sector has sparked debates about fairness. agribusiness /AG-ruh-biz-nis/ [noun] – agricultural business, especially one that involves the production and distribution of food…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is privatization? Why do some people believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agricultural /a-gruh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – related to farming or the production of food He works in an agricultural business that grows crops. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give or add to something The students will contribute their ideas to the project. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – a goal or an aim that is set The company has set a target to reduce pollution. legalize /LEE-guh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something legal They…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

2024年12月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corona /kuh-ROH-nuh/ [noun] – the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which is visible during a solar eclipse The bright corona of the sun was visible during the total solar eclipse. ejection /ih-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of something being thrown or pushed out forcefully The volcanic ejection of ash covered the nearby towns in minutes. elliptical /ih-LIP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – having an oval shape; elongated in a way that is curved The orbit of the comet is highly elliptical, taking it close to the sun. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the path followed by an object moving…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a natural solar eclipse, and why does it occur? Why do scientists want to create an eclipse that lasts longer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomena /fi-NOM-uh-nuh/ [noun] – facts or events that can be observed and studied, often unusual or interesting Strange phenomena like glowing lights were seen in the night sky. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or remarkable She showed extraordinary talent in playing the piano at a young age. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the correct positioning or arrangement of things in a straight…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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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 what an eclipse is? Have you ever seen an eclipse? 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。 launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space using force The rocket will launch tomorrow morning. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that is often part of a larger plan Her mission was to find the missing keys. period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length of time during which something happens The meeting lasted for a short period. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to try to…
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