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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 recently encountered or observed orcas ramming boats in your area? Do you believe that environmental factors, such as pollution or changes in prey availability, could be contributing to orcas ramming boats? 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。 whale /weyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head Whales are enormous creatures that live in the ocean and swim gracefully through the water. crash /krash/ [verb] – If a vehicle crashes or someone crashes it, it is…
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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。 Are you familiar with heatwaves? Do you think heatwaves can put humans in danger? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The region experienced a severe drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The political crisis resulted in widespread protests and calls for government reform. responsibility /ri-spon-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – something that it is your job or duty to deal with It is the…
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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 personally like rats? Do you believe that rats serve no purpose in the ecosystem? 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。 protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss The lifeguard’s duty is to protect swimmers from any potential dangers in the water. remove /ri-MOOV/ [ri-MOOV] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Sarah carefully removed the dirty dishes from the table and placed them in the sink for washing. succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – If you…
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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 know what a leopard is? Do you think leopards are important to the ecosystem? 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。 leopard /LEP-erd/ [noun] – a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots on it and lives in Africa and southern Asia The leopard, with its distinctive spotted coat, is a stealthy and agile predator known for its ability to climb trees and ambush its prey. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – not allowed by law Poaching elephants for their ivory tusks is an illegal activity that…
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