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Japan faces severe rice shortage amid extreme weather and rising demand

2024年9月2日

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©REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inventory /IN-vuhn-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a complete list of items such as goods in stock or resources available The store manager checked the inventories to ensure all products were accounted for. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to resist or endure something successfully without giving in The building was designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. ministry /MIN-uh-stree/ [noun] – a government department headed by a minister responsible for a specific area of public administration The health ministry announced new guidelines to improve public health and safety. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [adjective] – of superior quality or higher price; something that…
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Japan faces severe rice shortage amid extreme weather and rising demand

2024年9月2日

Emihokoro

©REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan 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 consider rice to be an essential food? Do you think researchers can find solutions to problems caused by environmental changes? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important or significant; requiring careful consideration or attention They had a serious discussion about the future of their business. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] – the standard or degree of excellence of something; how good or bad something is The quality of the materials used in the construction was very high. reserve /ri-ZURV/ [noun] – the supply…
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Tomatina festival paints Bunol red with tomato fun and global cheers

2024年9月1日

Tomatina

©REUTERS/Eva Manez 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。 Are festivals a good way to bring people together? Have you ever traveled to another city or country to attend a festival? 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。 involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include or engage as a necessary part or consequence The job involves a lot of travel. lively /LAHYV-lee/ [adjective] – full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting The lively music made everyone dance. truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods The trucks arrived…
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Tomatina festival paints Bunol red with tomato fun and global cheers

2024年9月1日

Tomatina

©REUTERS/Eva Manez Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaotic /key-OT-ik/ [adjective] – very disorganized and noisy, with lots of activity happening all at once The market was chaotic during the holiday sales. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to get or bring something back from a place The dog ran to retrieve the ball from the yard. residue /REZ-i-doo/ [noun] – the remains of something after it has been removed or used There was a sticky residue left on the counter after the syrup spilled. spontaneous /spon-TEY-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being…
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Tomatina festival paints Bunol red with tomato fun and global cheers

2024年9月1日

Tomatina

©REUTERS/Eva Manez Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of festivals do you know about from different cultures or countries? How do people in your country prepare for and celebrate festivals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spirited /SPIR-i-tid/ [adjective] – full of energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness The team gave a spirited performance at the championship game. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – a way of doing something; the style or method She spoke in a calm and respectful manner during the meeting. firecracker /FAHYUHR-krak-er/ [noun] – a small explosive device that makes a loud noise and sometimes…
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116-year-old Japanese woman officially named world’s oldest living person by Guinness

2024年8月31日

Oldest woman

©(City of Ashiya via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some things people might admire in someone who is very old? What are some challenges that a person might face when they live to be very old? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/ [adverb] – at the present time She is currently working on a new project. prefecture /PREE-fek-cher/ [noun] – a political region or local government area in some countries, for example Japan, France, and Italy The prefecture is responsible for local government services. strength /strengkth/ [noun] – the ability to…
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116-year-old Japanese woman officially named world’s oldest living person by Guinness

2024年8月31日

Oldest woman

©(City of Ashiya 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 heard of the Guinness World Records? Can you give me one thing you want to do or still plan to do even as you grow older? 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。 title /TAHYT-l/ [noun] – a designation or honor granted to someone, often based on an achievement or distinction She won the title of Employee of the Month for her hard work. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or…
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116-year-old Japanese woman officially named world’s oldest living person by Guinness

2024年8月31日

Oldest woman

©(City of Ashiya via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supercentenarian /soo-per-sen-tn-AIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a person who is 110 years old or more The research team is studying the health and lifestyle habits of supercentenarians around the world. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange Her extraordinary talent in playing the piano was evident from a young age. garner /GAHR-ner/ [verb] – to gather or collect, especially something of value or interest The artist’s latest exhibition garnered widespread praise from critics and visitors alike. textile /TEKS-tahyl/ [adjective] – relating to fabric or cloth She wore a beautiful textile…
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