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Invasive beetle threatens Hawaii’s key agricultural and cultural trees

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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 seen an insect on a tree or plant? Do you think insects are more helpful or harmful to plants? 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。 waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted material or leftover matter After the storm, the road was covered with small pieces of plastic waste. pest /pest/ [noun] – an animal or insect that damages plants or causes problems Farmers reported that a new garden pest was destroying their tomato plants. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown or animals are…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or importance of something The magnitude of the problem surprised the local officials. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the situation that exists after an important or unpleasant event People worked together in the aftermath of the disaster. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The government will allocate money for road repairs. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to wear a seatbelt when driving. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a strong typhoon in your area? If so, what did you do during the storm? If not, what would you prepare? Do you know what the government usually does after a natural disaster? If so, what kind of help do they give? If not, what help do you think is needed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important enough to be noticed The company spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

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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 experienced a strong typhoon in your area? Do you know what the government usually does after a natural disaster? 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。 devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting]/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The fire was devastating to the small village. violent /VAHY-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – using or involving force to hurt or damage A violent storm hit the island last night. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or degree The school library has an extensive book collection. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] –…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard people singing in the mountains? If so, what did it sound like? If not, what do you think it sounds like? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yodeling /YOW-duh-luhng/ [noun] – a type of singing that quickly changes from a natural voice to a high voice Yodeling is popular in the Swiss mountains. enduring /en-DOOR-ing/ [adjective] – existing for a long time…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage

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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 people singing in the mountains? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? 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。 captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting or beautiful The singer’s voice was very captivating during the concert. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real, true, or what people say it is This restaurant serves authentic Japanese food. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – something that is easy to recognize because it is different from other things The singer’s distinctive voice made her easy to recognize on the radio. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the way that something is done or used to fit a new situation Learning new technology requires adaptation to modern ways of working. melancholic /mel-uhn-KOL-ik/ [adjective] – expressing feelings of sadness, often in a gentle or thoughtful way The movie’s melancholic music made the ending feel emotional. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular idea, belief, or situation The flag…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good or fun ways to travel around your town? What can people do to make their daily travel safer or healthier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way people or goods are moved from one place to another Many people in big cities use public transportation such as buses and trains. helmet /HEL-mit/ [noun] – a hard hat that protects the head while riding a bike or doing other activities All motorbike riders must wear helmets to…
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