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©Atrium Ljungberg / Henning Larsen 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 living in a city? Do you think cities can be eco-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。 urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban lifestyle offers convenient access to various amenities, such as shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. construct /kuhn-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build something or put together different parts to form something whole They decided to construct a new bridge to improve transportation in the area. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or…
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©André Zumak/Mamirauá Institute 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 heard about dolphins before? Do you know what a drought is? 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。 limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] – kept within a particular size or amount The store has a limited supply of the popular toy, so it may sell out quickly. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The car is in excellent condition and runs smoothly. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of the four periods of the year I love the fall season when…
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©Gatorland 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 an alligator before? Do you know where alligators usually live? 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。 extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The magician’s performance was truly extraordinary, leaving the audience in awe of his incredible tricks. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position The significant progress in technology over the last decade has transformed the way we live and work. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the activity in which…
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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 knowledge of what nickel is? Are you familiar with the concept of nickel mining? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [verb] – to harm or spoil something The construction activities near the river are damaging the natural habitat of several endangered species. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste The industrial factory released toxic chemicals into the river, causing pollution. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by…
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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 visited a museum? Are you familiar with the history of Sri Lanka and Indonesia? 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。 era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical The Renaissance was a transformative era in European history, characterized by a flourishing of art, science, and culture. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position The conservation organization works tirelessly to restore polluted rivers and lakes, aiming to improve…
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