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Undersea Cables: Life Under the Waves

2023年2月11日

underwater cables

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 cables underwater? Is connectivity important? 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。 beauty /BYOO-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being pleasing, especially to look at, or someone or something that gives great pleasure, especially when you look at it The beauty of the sunset was breathtaking. cable /KEY-buhl/ [noun] – a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc. The engineer used a cable to secure the heavy equipment to the truck. continent /KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – one of the seven large land…
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The Christmas food of Bethlehem

2023年2月10日

Hot sahlab drink (arabic: سحلب) with cinnamon and fireplace

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。 What is your favorite food? Do you eat special foods on Christmas Day? 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。 aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink There’s a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavor to food Indian cuisine uses a lot of spices. cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book that explains how to prepare particular dishes He used a cookbook as a guide when preparing the meal….
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

2023年2月9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 talk to strangers? Do you easily trust someone? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something It’s important to avoid eating too much junk food to stay healthy. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt / [noun] – a feeling of being excited The excitement of traveling to a new place is always thrilling. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc. It’s important to research a person’s background before you hire them. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun]…
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

2023年2月8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 have a heat pump at home? Are heat pumps environmentally friendly? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else Please consider the options before making a decision. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something The teacher suggested a new approach to solving the problem. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement that contains advice, information, or a warning The government issued a severe weather advisory for the region….
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

2023年2月7日

plastic bottles,Recycle waste management concept.

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 recycle? What do you do with single-use plastic products after using them? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries The amount of trade between the two countries has increased. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to get or be given something Each child will receive a small gift. chairman /CHAIR-muhn/ [noun] – a person in charge of a meeting or organization He was the department chairman before me. charge /charhj/ [verb]…
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ADHD at work

2023年2月6日

Student girl finding it difficult at study and comprehend scool tasks

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 you always on time when it comes to tasks, appointments, etc.? Do you keep your workspace or desk clean? 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。 appointment /uh-POINT-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place She scheduled an appointment for Friday at 3:15 p.m. interrupt /in-tuh-RUHPT/ [verb] – to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do I apologize for interrupting, but are you free today? unpleasant /uhn-PLEZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enjoyable or…
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Green initiatives are accelerating UK growth

2023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。 Have you seen a reduction in waste and pollution due to green technology? Have you seen an increase in the use of green technology in your community? 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。 opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something This job opening is a great opportunity for someone with your skills. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing…
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Plant-based ingredients to create tastier meat-free products

2023年2月4日

Assorted meat products including ham and sausages.

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 like meat? Do you usually eat food at restaurants? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor Ms. Lamb serves the tastiest coffee in town. liquid /LIK-wid/ [noun] – a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily Any remaining liquid in the rice should be drained. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described Some students don’t have to take certain exams. explain /ik-SPLEYN/…
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Should you sing if you have a cold?

2023年2月3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 enjoy singing? Are you a member of a choir or singing group? 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。 voice /vois / [noun] – the sounds that are made when people speak or sing She has a beautiful singing voice and always impresses the audience during her performances. performer /per-FAWRM/ [noun] – a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music The acrobat was a skilled performer and amazed the crowd. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something…
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Europe’s enigma

2023年2月2日

Aerial of the Albanian Alps taken in May 2022

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 traveled recently? Have you visited a tourist spot you consider the best? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken Japan is still our favorite tourist destination. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from something, or to avoid something Some of the prisoners planned to escape jail. cavern /KAV-ern/ [noun] – a large cave The underground cavern formed where water had flowed. author /AW-ther/ [noun] – the writer of a…
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