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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms 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 seen a rare flower bloom in real life? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – unusual and not happening often She found a rare coin in the garden. bloom /bloom/ [verb] – to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open The roses will bloom in spring. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – from a specific place originally This bird is native to Japan. similar…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sporadic /spuh-RAD-ik/ [adjective] – happening sometimes; not regular or continuous Rain showers were sporadic, appearing briefly and then stopping. thermogenesis /thur-moh-GEN-uh-sis/ [noun] – the process of heat production in living organisms The body uses thermogenesis to maintain its normal temperature. propagation /prop-uh-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of producing new plants from a parent plant The propagation of roses requires careful cutting and planting techniques. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a rare flower bloom in real life? If yes, what did it look like? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? Why do you think they smell that way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come to a place or be interested in something The bright flowers attract bees to the garden. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens The…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

2025年2月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who supports or speaks in favor of an idea, policy, or cause An advocate for health reforms spoke about reducing harmful food additives. compliance /kuhm-PLAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the act of obeying a law, rule, or request Compliance with the new food safety regulations is essential for food producers. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks progress or makes achieving a goal difficult The high cost of healthier meals was an obstacle to reforming school lunches. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, policy, or plan Proponents of…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

2025年2月5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 it’s easy or difficult to change eating habits? Do you think government programs can help people eat better? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or problem that requires effort to solve or overcome Solving the math problem was a real challenge for me. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption increases in hot weather. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – a condition where a person has too much body fat, leading to health issues…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

2025年2月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes a meal healthy? If you could change one thing about the meals served at schools or workplaces, what would it be? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration The teacher shared her proposal to start a new reading program. prevalence /PREV-uh-luhns/ [noun] – the fact of being common or widespread The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate daily. feasibility /fee-zuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the possibility of something…
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Coca-Cola responds to nostalgia trend with orange cream launch

2025年2月4日

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©(Coca-Cola via AP) 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 tried a drink with a unique flavor? What food reminds you of your childhood? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing A trend for vintage fashion has recently gained popularity among teenagers. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt / [adjective] – lasting or intended to last indefinitely The summer carnival is a seasonal event and will not be a permanent attraction in the city. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the preference or liking of a…
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Coca-Cola responds to nostalgia trend with orange cream launch

2025年2月4日

Coca Cola

©(Coca-Cola via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a new flavor for a soda, what would it taste like? Why do you think people like flavors that remind them of the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, suggest, or point out something Research indicates a rising preference for online education among university students. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change something in order to fit or suit new conditions Companies often adapt their policies to meet the requirements of different regions. discontinuation /dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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