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Miniature pipebots to help with the UK’s leakage crisis

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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 think you use too much water? What do you use water for? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles My brother is studying to be an engineer. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another Could you check if there are any leaks in the pipe? develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] –…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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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 resolutions for this year? Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort Sara finally achieved success in the art industry. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Shin’s goal is to be a doctor. divide /dih-VAHYD/ [verb] – to (cause to) separate into parts or groups Please divide the documents into smaller parts. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – an action,…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

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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 like air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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Preparing for the new year

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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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

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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 good eyesight? How do you take care of your eyes? 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。 among /uh-MUHNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and candies are popular among children. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Mary has been suffering from a bad case of sunburn. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to see My grandfather started to go blind in his late sixties. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – more unpleasant, difficult,…
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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

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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 like working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
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Benefits of vegetarianism and veganism for the climate

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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 eat meat? Are you a vegan? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill Our sales technique needs polishing up. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true The experiment confirmed my theory. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather…
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New Danish administration reduces public holidays

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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。 What is the longest holiday in your country? Do you celebrate that holiday? 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。 raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The government announced its plans to raise taxes. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition Ms. Brown remains a history teacher after all these years. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected It will likely rain tomorrow. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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A new attempt to see Titanic

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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 want to discover the underwater world’s secrets? Have you already watched the movie Titanic? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) We must explore all the possibilities. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something He was in town to promote his new books. take place /teyk pleys/ [idiom] – to happen When does the ceremony take place? opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to…
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The fizzy and assorted flavors of cola

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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 often drink soda? What is your favorite drink flavor? 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。 flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell Which flavor do you want, chocolate or mocha? invention /in-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – something newly designed or created, or the activity of designing or creating new things The spinning wheel was an invention of the Chinese. (the) present /PREZ-uhnt/ [noun] – the period of time that is happening now, not the past or…
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