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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes a volcano to erupt? How might the eruption of a volcano affect nearby areas? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being intense, or the degree to which something is strong or severe The storm’s intensity made it hard to see outside. Richter scale /RIK-tr-SKAYL/ [noun] – a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes The earthquake was measured on the Richter scale as a 6.5. seismic activity /SAHYZ-mik ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – the occurrence and movement of events related to the…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refering to the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the activity of flying aircraft or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26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。 Are volcanoes dangerous to people living nearby? Can scientists predict when a volcano will erupt? 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。 ash cloud /ash kloud / [noun phrase] – a cloud of ash created by volcanic eruptions, which can spread over large areas The ash cloud covered the city for days. kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun ] – a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters The park is five kilometers from my house. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen They had to cancel the…
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Spanish laboratory fights dengue with mosquito sterilization initiative

2024年8月25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。 Have you ever heard of using insects to control health problems? Can climate change affect how often some diseases happen? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The chemistry students spent hours in the laboratory working on their experiments. fever /FEE-ver/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual She had a high fever and needed…
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Spanish laboratory fights dengue with mosquito sterilization initiative

2024年8月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dengue /DENG-gey/ [noun] – a serious tropical disease that is caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes The health department issued warnings after an increase in dengue cases during the rainy season. sterilize /STER-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms The surgical tools were carefully sterilized before the procedure. pupa /PYOO-puh/ [noun] – an insect in the stage of development after it has been a larva and before it becomes an adult, during which it is contained in and protected by a hard covering and does not move The caterpillar…
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Spanish laboratory fights dengue with mosquito sterilization initiative

2024年8月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems can climate change cause for health? Why do some places have more mosquito-borne diseases than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [noun] – the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people The rapid spread of the virus led to a significant increase in the number of cases across the region. regional /REE-juh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to a specific area or region The regional conference will bring together experts from various fields. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective]…
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Intermediate

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