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Microsoft turns to using cleaner jet fuel to cut down air pollution

2020年10月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time More and more aviation companies are using sustainable fuel to help reduce air pollution. to-and-fro /TOO-uhn-FROH/ [adverb] – in one direction and then in the opposite direction, a number of times Today, my family and I are scheduled to travel to-and-fro Osaka and Tokyo. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out There should be more laws about controlling carbon dioxide emissions. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give…
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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you travel? Do you like traveling domestically or internationally? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thwart /thwawrt/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something The government is doing their best to thwart the spread of the virus. chance upon /chans uh-PON/ [phrasal verb] – to find something or meet someone by chance If you chance upon a Japanese dictionary, please let me know. converse /kuhn-VURS/ [verb] – to have a conversation with someone Mark enjoyed the chance to briefly converse with his…
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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

travel

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unthinkable /un-THING-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – something that is very unlikely or undesirable It’s unthinkable for a child his age to learn how to speak a foreign language so fluently. on the road /on thuh rohd/ [phrasal noun] – when you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance Good and humorous conversations on the road help pass the time. itinerary /ahy-TIN-uh-RER-ee/ [noun] – a detailed plan or route of a journey Kindly send the itinerary of our business trip via email. hit it off /hit it of/ [idiom] – be naturally…
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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

travel

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 traveling alone or with someone? Who do you talk to online? 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。 challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult Booking flights has been challenging during this pandemic. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Sean isn’t afraid to meet strangers online. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken What’s our next travel destination after this? contact /KON-takt/ [verb] – to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter,…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something Even if we did endeavors to contact her, we still failed in the end. humanitarian /hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-uhn/ [adjective] – a person who is involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The United Nations is considered a big humanitarian organization. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens Arguing with my brother is an everyday occurence at home. speechless /speech-lis/ [adjective] – unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. She was speechless when she heard that she had won the…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

WFP

© CNN 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 received an award or a recognition in your life? How did you feel about it? 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。 attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted to exit through the small window. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we wait for the others before we come up with a decision. well-known /WEl-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The restaurant…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

WFP

© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had a chance to help victims of a tragedy? Please tell me more. What organization are you a part of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose I was a part of an organization when I was in highschool. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The police are investigating how a crime like this could have occurred. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] –…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

2020年10月23日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pavilion /puh-VIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a large building in which sports or entertainment takes place The pavilions in Dubai are being constructed in preparation for the upcoming event. thoroughfare /THUR-uh-fair/ [noun] – a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere Make sure the thoroughfares are safe for the guests before the event starts. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move freely or be easily moved The cavalry has more mobility than any other infantry unit. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters My childhood…
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