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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

2025年10月1日

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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality or success Winning the award gave the school great prestige in the community. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important to someone The teacher’s story had strong resonance with many of her students. prowess /PROU-is/ [noun] – great ability or skill The athlete showed his prowess by winning three gold medals. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

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©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) 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 ever tried a product that was made from nuts or plants? Would you like to visit a factory to see how products are made? 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。 processed /PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – changed or prepared by a special method, often in a factory The company exports processed fish instead of selling it raw. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a part that is used to make a product, especially food or other goods Sugar is the main ingredient in many soft drinks. earn /urn/…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

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©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What products do you know that are made from plants or natural ingredients? What do you think is more helpful for people in small communities: farming or building factories? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [noun] – an official order that stops people from doing or using something The city announced a six-month ban on plastic bags to reduce waste. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to hold, produce, or deal with something The stadium has the capacity to hold 50,000 people for the football match….
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

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©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved or made pure by removing unwanted parts The company now sells refined sugar instead of raw sugar. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a large and unfair difference between two things Data revealed a clear disparity between the number of students in rural schools and the resources they receive. obstruct /uhb-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to block or stop something from happening or moving Heavy rain may obstruct workers from finishing the construction. divergence /dih-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – a situation where two things move apart or become different The two countries showed a…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File 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 ever read about wildfires in the news? Do high temperatures and droughts cause fires? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe damage to the small houses. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to drink water on hot days. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to sickness without good care. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or become known New dangers may emerge when the forest becomes too dry. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving new knowledge or understanding The teacher gave an illuminating explanation about climate change. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, clear, or leaving no doubt The evidence gave an unequivocal answer about the cause of the fire. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in danger, uncertain, or not safe The hikers stood on a precarious path near the cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid The ineluctable truth is that summers…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read about wildfires in the news? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know why high temperatures and droughts can cause fires? If so, can you give an example? If not, what do you think happens to trees? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important because of its effect on the future of something Clean water is pivotal for good health. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something…
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