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Putrajaya: Malaysia’s “other” capital

2021年9月7日

Putrajaya

©Ronan O’Connell via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traverse /truh-VURS/ [verb] – to move or travel through an area They found it difficult to traverse the areas by the hanging bridge. avant-garde /uh-vahnt-GAHRD/ [noun] – avant-garde ideas, styles, and methods are very original or modern in comparison to the period in which they happen Tristan’s art is an avant-garde work that caught the attention of many. regalia /ri-GEYL-yuh/ [noun] – official and traditional special clothes and decorations, especially those worn or carried in formal ceremonies You can see the Russian Imperial regalia in that museum. saving grace /SEY-ving greys/ [noun,…
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Putrajaya: Malaysia’s “other” capital

2021年9月7日

Putrajaya

©Ronan O’Connell via BBC 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 been to Malaysia? What is Japan’s most famous city aside from Tokyo? 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。 capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Seoul is the capital of South Korea. floral /FLOHR-uhl/ [adjective] – made of flowers, or decorated with pictures of flowers My grandmother has always loved floral designs on her clothes. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to plants or the study of plants The city…
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Hurricane Ida news: Louisiana residents suffer from power outage

2021年9月6日

hurricane-ida

©The Indian Express Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pummel /PUHM-uhl/ [verb] – to hit someone or something repeatedly The hurricane winds pummeled the shoreline. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to organize or prepare something, such as a group of people, for a purpose Military troops were mobilized for the search and rescue operation. surmise /ser-MAHYZ/ [verb] – to guess something, without having much or any proof They could only surmise the positive outcome of the seminar. levee /LEV-ee/ [noun] – a wall made of soil or other materials that is built next to a river to stop the river from overflowing Levee…
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Hurricane Ida news: Louisiana residents suffer from power outage

2021年9月6日

hurricane-ida

©The Indian Express Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you prepare for natural disasters? How long does a power outage usually last in your town or city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or the process of returning something to its original condition, or to a state similar to its original condition The watermill restoration work will begin in April. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person We’re grateful for the help you’ve given us. calamity /kuh-LAM-i-tee/ [noun] – a serious accident or bad…
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Hurricane Ida news: Louisiana residents suffer from power outage

2021年9月6日

hurricane-ida

©The Indian Express 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。 Has a hurricane struck your country before? What do you do when there is a power outage in your city? 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。 state /steyt/ [noun] – a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the US I live in the state of California. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [noun] – the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation Rescue attempts were delayed due to the storm. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury…
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Climate change: Wales plans to construct 20,000 low-carbon social housing units

2021年9月3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 think your home is eco-friendly? Do you know about green technology? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to tell people new information, especially officially I was picked on to announce the bad news. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a chance to do something good When an opportunity is neglected, it never comes back to you. bold /bohld/ [adjective] – strong in color or shape The house has a bold design. environmental /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt-tuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Environmental problems directly affect the quality…
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Climate change: Wales plans to construct 20,000 low-carbon social housing units

2021年9月3日

house-1836070_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. housing /HOU-zing/ [noun] – buildings for people to live in Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Laws controlling the emission of greenhouse gases are not nearly tight enough. council house /KOUN-suhl hous/ [noun] – a house that is owned by the local council and rented to people at a low rent He went back to his parents’ council…
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