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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。 Does the term “volcanic eruption” bring a specific image to your mind? Do you believe volcanic eruptions have the potential to impact surrounding areas and communities? 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。 lava /LAH-vuh/ [noun] – molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption The volcano erupted, and streams of red-hot lava flowed down the mountainside. nearby /NEER-BAHY/ [adjective] – located or situated close to a particular place or object We decided to visit the nearby museum after hearing about the new exhibit. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – about…
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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 snow? Do you believe that a blanket of snow is something that doesn’t happen very often? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The team addressed the critical issue of communication breakdowns during the project. historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be important in history The museum displayed a historic collection of artifacts dating back to the 18th century. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl / [noun] – a special day or period,…
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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 heard of or experienced any significant changes in crop production due to weather conditions? Have you ever heard about El Niño and its influence on agricultural activities? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Overcoming obstacles in life is a significant challenge that helps in personal growth. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services…
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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar 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 familiar with the concept of farming? Have you ever come across farming that involves the arts? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something His approach to problem-solving involves careful analysis and creative thinking. cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society The festival showcased various cultural performances from around the world. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas The artist’s creative use of colors…
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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS 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 about a flood before? Do you know what happens during a flood? 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。 difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the fact that it is not easy to do or understand Learning a new language can be a significant difficulty for some people. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results The hospital declared an emergency when they received a large…
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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 always use social media to share personal updates or experiences with friends and family? Is there strict regulation of social media use in your country? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [verb] – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount As the weekend approaches, people plan various activities to enjoy their time off. broad /brawd/ [adjective] – very wide The museum’s collection is broad, featuring art from various cultures and time periods. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the…
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©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS 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 already know or have thoughts about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She consulted with an expert to get advice on her legal situation. due to /doo too/ [prepositional phrase] – because of The decline in biodiversity is due to habitat destruction and pollution. extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] – something that is additional, beyond what…
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©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang 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。 Is it easy to find a house or home in your country? Do you consider various factors before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? 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。 builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings The builder constructed a new house in the neighborhood. owe /oh/ [verb] – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done…
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