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Sugary drinks may lead to cancer, study says

2019年8月13日

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Vocabulary: consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] the amount used or eaten When national fuel consumption is low, the price of gas declines. verify /VER-uh-fahy/ [verb] to prove that something exists or is true I need to verify everything about your proposal for this year’s foundation day. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity The choir member loves to sing but doesn’t know if she wants to be a participant in the recital. diagnose /DAHY-uhg-nohs/ [verb] to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it Mary’s father was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. diminish…
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Japan’s major hub for sports equipment

2019年8月7日

Japan's major hub for sports

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like winter? What sports do you play? Vocabulary: region /REE-juhn/ [noun] a particular area or part of a state or country The river flooded the whole region. number /NUHM-ber/ [noun] an amount or total There is a small number of students outside. secondhand /SEK-uhnd-HAND/ [adjective] owned or used in the past by someone else Buying a secondhand car is a risky business. full /fool/ [adjective] containing a lot of things or people The concert last evening was full of teenagers. ski resort /skee ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] a town that is popular for skiing I want to spend my winter vacation at a ski resort. Kanda, a region…
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Japan’s major hub for sports equipment

2019年8月7日

Japan's major hub for sports

Vocabulary: avid /AV-id/ [adjective] extremely eager and interested Leah is such an avid reader. She already has three bookcases in her room. hub /huhb/ [noun] the central or main part of something where there is most activity The two airlines that used the old airport hubs have disappeared. craze /kreyz/ [noun] an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular Flower arranging is now a craze in our area ever since the flower shop became popular. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] to advertise and offer goods for sale It’s useless to market items that are not interesting nor necessary for customers. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] to rise or become successful extremely quickly Yamada…
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Japan’s major hub for sports equipment

2019年8月7日

Japan's major hub for sports

Pre-Reading Questions: What sports do you enjoy playing? What do you usually do during winter season? Vocabulary: district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas Ueno is a district known for its large park, museums, and zoo. vast /vahst/ [adjective] extremely big There was a vast selection of colors to choose from in the market. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] to appear or become known After the rain in our city, the sun emerged from the clouds. hit /hit/ [noun] someone or something that is very popular or successful My friend’s YouTube videos suddenly…
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Fighting climate change in Japan

2019年8月5日

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Photo by © CHIARA TERZUOLO via Savvy Tokyo Pre-Reading Questions: Are you experiencing climate change in your country now? Please explain your answer. What do you do to help fight climate change in your country? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause climate change. eco-friendly /EK-oh-FREND-lee/ [adjective] designed to have little or no damaging effect on the environment We should use eco-friendly products to help our world fight global warming. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] the mixture of gases around the earth Hot temperature causes the atmosphere to get thinner. carbon dioxide /KAHR-buh n…
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Intermediate

Fighting climate change in Japan

2019年8月5日

climate

Photo by © CHIARA TERZUOLO via Savvy Tokyo Pre-Reading Questions: Do you use plastics when shopping? Do you eat meat everyday? Vocabulary: pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] the harmful substances that cause damage to water, the air, etc. Everyone in the community can help in preventing pollution. reusable /ree-YOO-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] able to be used more than once One of the keys to a greener planet is using reusable materials. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chickens Livestock is one of the principal imports in their country. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] part of a plant or animal, or its shape, that has been…
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Fighting climate change in Japan

2019年8月5日

climate

Photo by © CHIARA TERZUOLO via Savvy Tokyo Vocabulary: emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Greenhouse gas emissions usually come from fuel and carbon companies. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold Some of the commodities that are best to trade are stockpiles of oil, pork bellies and wheat. flatten /FLAT-n/ [verb] to stop increasing or stop something from increasing Many famous celebrities are starting to influence other people to avoid single-use plastics. Since then, the production of such plastics has been flattening. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] causing little or no damage to the environment and…
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