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Japan to charge plastic bags

2019年7月22日

ban plastics

Pre-reading questions: What do you usually bring when you go shopping and why? What are the common single-use plastics in Japan? Vocabulary: implement /im-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] to put a plan into action The company has implemented a new policy that would contribute to its employees’ benefits. ban /ban/ [verb] to forbid someone to do something or forbid an action The new law bans foreign fishermen to enter another country’s territory. afforestation /uh-FAWR-ist-tey-shuhn/ [noun] the action of planting trees on an area of land in order to make a forest The students join the afforestation held by their school admin. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation…
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Intermediate

The resonating sound within Kobe tunnel

2019年7月18日

kobe

Photo by © The Japan News/ANN via China Daily Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like listening to music? Do you like going to music concerts? Vocabulary: concert /KON-surt/ [noun] a performance of music by one or more musicians It is good to watch a concert every now and then. music /MYOO-zik/ [noun] a pattern of sounds made by instruments or by singing or by a combination of both Sometimes we forget that music brings joy to our lives. flood /fluhd/ [noun] a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry A big flood destroyed the country in 1886. oldest /OHL-dist/ [adjective] having lived or existed for a long…
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Beginner

The resonating sound within Kobe tunnel

2019年7月18日

kobe

Photo by © The Japan News/ANN via China Daily Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like listening to music? Why or why not? Do you think music makes a person happy? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] unusual and surprising They did a research about the remarkable places on earth. venue /VEN-yoo/ [noun] the place where a public event or meeting happens Strangely, there were no people at the venue. redirect /ree-di-REKT/ [verb] to change the direction of something The flight was redirected to Singapore. view /vyoo/ [verb] to look at or consider something It was viewed that the castle in the city is still haunted up to this day….
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Intermediate

The resonating sound within Kobe tunnel

2019年7月18日

kobe

Photo by © The Japan News/ANN via China Daily Vocabulary: reroute /re-ROOT/ [verb] to change the route of someone or something The police should reroute the parade to avoid any traffic. signify /SIG-nuh-fahy/ [verb] to mean something The smoke signal signifies that the war is over. resonate /REZ-uh-neyt/ [verb] to produce or be filled with clear, continuing sound Her voice resonated within the hallway. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] relating to the immediate surroundings of something The ambient lighting and good music are the reasons why I want to study in that place. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] to like or enjoy something All of the people relished the sensation of watching the concert…
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Expert

Liverpool wins its 6th European Cup

2019年7月15日

liverpool

Photo by © Carl Recine/Reuters via The New York Times Pre-reading questions: Are you a fan of baseball? Why or why not? If you are a fan of baseball, what is your favorite baseball team? If not, what sports do you like and why? Vocabulary: outplay /out-PLEY/ [verb] to play better than another person or team LA Lakers outplayed Golden State Warriors in the semi finals. league /leeg/ [noun] a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other My brother’s baseball team is aspiring to join the major leagues in the next season. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] the act or an example of winning a…
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Intermediate

Liverpool wins its 6th European Cup

2019年7月15日

liverpool

Photo by © Carl Recine/Reuters via The New York Times Vocabulary: triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] a very great success, achievement, or victory Despite the failures and challenges the world throws at him, he continues to persevere and gain triumphs in life. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] in sports, to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot Arturo managed to convert a penalty kick in the last 15 seconds of the game. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] in sports, a penalty is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal Antonio’s team earned a free…
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Expert

Liverpool wins its 6th European Cup

2019年7月15日

liverpool

Photo by © Carl Recine/Reuters via The New York Times Pre-reading questions: Do you like playing sports? What sports do you play? Vocabulary: win /win/ [verb] to achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition, election, fight, etc. Blue Jays won the baseball match for the 2nd time. championship /CHAM-pee-uh n-ship/ [noun] a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport The Giants is aiming to win the American League Championship Series. kick /kik/ [noun] the action of kicking something Lionel Messi gave the ball a strong kick. moment /MOH-muhnt/ [noun] a particular time or occasion Winning the championship game was the best moment of…
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Beginner

Smartphone app detects ear infection in kids

2019年7月10日

ear app

Photo by © The Associated Press via CBC Pre-reading questions: Do you like using health apps in smartphones? Why or why not? What are the health apps that you use? If none, how do you check your health? Vocabulary: invent /in-VENT/ [verb] to design and/or create something that has never been made before The Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus It was advisable that humans should take a bath at least once a day to avoid skin infections. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] the study of something in detail Researchers are doing…
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Intermediate

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