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The giant salmon carp, once feared extinct, has reappeared in the Mekong River amid conservation efforts
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。 Could you tell me an extinct animal you know? Does the environment change when an animal goes extinct? 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。 extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – (of a species) no longer in existence Dinosaurs are extinct because they did not survive the changes. spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice someone or something I spotted my friend in the crowd. knob /nob/ [noun] – refers to a prominent, rounded part or growth on an animal’s body part The animal had a strange knob on its head…
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The giant salmon carp, once feared extinct, has reappeared in the Mekong River amid conservation efforts
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect due to being large, powerful, or difficult The mountain’s formidable cliffs deter even the most experienced climbers. industrial /in-DUHS-tree-uhl/ [adejctive] – related to or used in industry The city’s industrial area is known for its massive factories and warehouses. rampant /RAM-puhnt/ [adjective] – existing or spreading in an uncontrolled way Rampant rumors about the merger caused panic among the employees. inadequacy /in-AD-i-kwuh-see/ [noun] – the quality of not being good enough or not being sufficient The report highlighted the inadequacy of current safety measures at the plant. emblematic…
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The giant salmon carp, once feared extinct, has reappeared in the Mekong River amid conservation efforts
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an extinct animal? What happens to the environment when an animal goes extinct? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reappear /ree-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to appear again after being gone or hidden for a period of time The bird was thought to be gone, but it suddenly reappeared in the forest. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – a single example or sample of something, especially for scientific study The scientist carefully examined the plant specimen under a microscope. overfishing /ow-vr-FI-shuhng/ [noun] – the practice of catching too many fish, causing a decline…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acclaim /uh-KLEYM/ [noun] – public approval and praise The artist received widespread acclaim for her innovative sculpture. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play In the novel, the protagonist faces numerous challenges on their journey to self-discovery. dismantle /dis-MAN-tl/ [verb] – to take apart or break down something into pieces The new policy aims to dismantle the network of illegal operations that have been harming the environment. speculative /SPEK-yuh-luh-tiv/ [adjective] – based on conjecture or incomplete information Many investors were hesitant due to the speculative nature of the…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice
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 watch Netflix? Have you heard of or watched the series “Squid Game”? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a period of time during which a particular series, activity, or event occurs The second season of the show introduces new characters and plot twists. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story The characters in the novel each have unique backstories. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true There’s a possibility of rain…
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“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s a movie or series you could watch over and over again? What makes it so special to you? If you could change the ending of any movie or series, which one would it be, and how would you change it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hint /hint/ [verb] – to suggest or imply something indirectly She hinted that she might be moving to a new city next year. fame /feym/ [noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. The…
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Mexico City’s floating gardens face threats from urban growth
©(AP Photo/Felix Marquez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – used to refer to, or relating to, the people who originally lived in a place, rather than people who moved there from somewhere else The indigenous people of the area have rich traditions that are still practiced today. urbanization /ur-buh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming more like a city The effects of urbanization can be seen in increased traffic and housing shortages. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to bring back to life or restore Efforts to revitalize the downtown area have resulted in new businesses opening. recreational /rek-ree-EY-shuh-nl/ [adjective]…
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Mexico City’s floating gardens face threats from urban growth
©(AP Photo/Felix Marquez) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is urbanization? What challenges do farmers face in maintaining their livelihoods today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mud /muhd/ [noun] – soft, wet earth or soil, often found on the ground after rain After the rain, the trail was covered in thick mud, making it hard to walk. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – earning or likely to earn money or gain Investing in renewable energy projects can be very profitable. ecologist /ih-KOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies the natural relationships between the air, land, water, animals,…
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