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Australia floods from intense rainfall, authorities say

2021年3月29日

© BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. downpour /DOUN-pawr/ [noun] – a lot of rain in a short time The recent downpour in the area was the heaviest ever recorded. discharge /DIS-chahrj/ [noun] – the act of sending out waste liquid or gas Discharge of poisonous chemicals from factories has been the main reason behind the fishes’ deaths. gigaliter /Gi-ga-LEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit of volume equivalent to 10 liters The Warragamba Dam in Australia has a total capacity of about 2,000 gigaliters. dispatch /dih-SPACH/ [verb] – to send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose The…
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Australia floods from intense rainfall, authorities say

2021年3月29日

© BBC 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 it often rain in your country? What do you do to prepare for floods? 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。 rainfall /REYN-fawl/ [noun] – the amount of rain that falls The heavy rainfall ruined the soccer game. usual /YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – normal; happening, done, or used most often I woke up earlier than usual. meanwhile /MEEN-hwahyl/ [adverb] – until something expected happens, or while something else is happening My sister went shopping. Meanwhile, I cleaned the house. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – notice of a possible…
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Australia floods from intense rainfall, authorities say

2021年3月29日

© BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often does it flood in your country? What natural disasters commonly strike your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. border /BAWR-der/ [verb] – to form a line around the edge of something The fields are bordered by sturdy fences. source /sawrs/ [noun] – the place or thing that something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something Where’s the source of that noise? tide /tahyd/ [noun] – the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day High tides are expected today…
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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26日

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 want to go to space? Do you always stay in a hotel when you are on a vacation? 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。 canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another She lives in a narrow boat on a canal. float /floht/ [verb] – to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air…
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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you want to travel to space? Why or why not? Could you tell me your most memorable experience staying in a hotel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stuck /stuhk/ [adjective] – unable to move, or set in a particular position, place, or way of thinking Six of us were stuck in the elevator for over an hour. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist Three potential buyers have expressed interest in the company. holiday /HOL-i-dey/ [noun] – an official day when you do not have to…
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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type The educational system was a model for those of many other countries. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation Could you clarify the first point, please? I don’t understand it completely. out of this world /out -uhv-this-wurld/ [idiom] – extremely good His house has an out-of-this-world interior design. trendy /TREN-dee/ [adjective] – modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or…
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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26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 want to go to space? Do you always stay in a hotel when you are on a vacation? 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。 canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another Example sentence float /floht/ [verb] – to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air Clouds are floating across the sky. design…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

2021年3月24日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians. finalize /FAHYN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc We need to finalize the plans by tomorrow. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to a particular activity There are operational advantages in our new manufacturing process. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The devastating effects of the hurricane were felt. supplemental /suhp-luh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – extra These are supplemental resources that you…
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