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Brazil’s president replaces six ministers as Covid crisis worsens

2021年4月12日

Brazilian Army General Fernando Azevedo e Silva, who was appointed by Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro as Defence Minister, gestures to journalists upon arrival at the transitional government's headquarters in Brasilia, on December 11, 2018. - Bolsonaro takes office on January 1, 2019. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo credit should read EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)

©Evaristo Sa via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mount /mount/ [verb] – to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger People are panicking as the hunger crisis mounts. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics College helps you to make strategic decisions for your future career. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – a new increase of activity; the act or fact of rising again or returning The wife hoped not to see a resurgence in her husband’s sickness. brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new, different, or dangerous situation is about to begin…
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Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surging COVID-19 cases

2021年4月9日

Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surged COVID-19 cases

©Lisa Marie David via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neighboring /NEY-ber-ing/ [adjective] – neighboring places are next to or near each other People from the neighboring cities attend our annual festival. travel bubble /TRAV-uhl BUHB-uhl/ [noun] – an agreement between two or more areas, especially countries, to open up their borders for travel without strict quarantine The European Union created a travel bubble among its member states. imposition /im-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of establishing a rule or law to be obeyed Impositions were initiated by the newly-selected cabinet members. curb /kurb/ [verb] – to control or limit something that…
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Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surging COVID-19 cases

2021年4月9日

Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surged COVID-19 cases

©Lisa Marie David via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What measures were implemented in your country to prevent the spread of coronavirus? How do you cope with the current pandemic? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enhanced /en-HANST/ [adjective] – better than before The brand wants to create enhanced versions of their products. enforcement /en-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted The citizens support the enforcement of the bill against racism. impede /im-PEED/ [verb] – to slow something down or…
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Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surging COVID-19 cases

2021年4月9日

Philippines locks down capital and nearby provinces on Holy Week due to surged COVID-19 cases

©Lisa Marie David via Reuters 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。 What is the present situation of your country against COVID-19? What rules were set by your government to prevent the disease? 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。 nearby /NEER-BAHY/ [adjective] – not far away Sam’s house is just nearby. strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish Her strict parents never allow her to join school field trips. nonstop /NON-STOP/ [adjective] – without stopping or without interruptions The nonstop road project in our village is very annoying. report /ri-PAWRT/…
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Forest destruction increased significantly in 2020

2021年4月7日

Nelson Almeida Amazon Rainforest

©Nelson Almeida Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Their revenue surged in the last five years. amount to /uh-MOUNT-too/ [phrasal verb] – to become a particular amount His medical bill for this week alone amounted to $3,000. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries The ASEAN leaders will be present at this summit. brunt /bruhnt/ [noun] – the main force of something unpleasant The tourism industry also felt the brunt of the global pandemic. searing /SEER-ing/ [adjective] – (especially of a criticism or…
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Forest destruction increased significantly in 2020

2021年4月7日

Nelson Almeida Amazon Rainforest

©Nelson Almeida 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 prefer to live in the city or in the countryside? Do you like nature trips? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The company needs to increase the production to meet the demands. main /meyn/ [adjective] – larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type What is the main topic of this paragraph? collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period…
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Forest destruction increased significantly in 2020

2021年4月7日

Nelson Almeida Amazon Rainforest

©Nelson Almeida Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the importance of forests in this world? How does being in nature make you feel? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period The rate of his recovery is going great. worldwide /WURLD-wahyd/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world They are currently topping the iTunes worldwide for three consecutive weeks. role /rohl/ [noun] – the position…
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Efforts to dislodge Ever Given from the Suez Canal may take weeks, authorities say

2021年4月5日

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©EPA via 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。 Have you ever ordered an item from a different country? What is the main port harbor in your country? 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。 stick /stik/ [verb] – to be fixed in position and unable to move The windows got stuck. I can’t open them. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Remove your shoes before going in. giant /JAHY-uhnt / [adjective] – extremely large We saw a giant tree in the forest. trade /treyd/ [noun]…
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