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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change

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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。 Should every human being have the right to a healthy and safe environment? Should governments take responsibility for addressing climate change and protecting the environment? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family My grandmother and I have a big age difference; we belong to different generations. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the…
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A delicious revolution

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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 fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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UK government to regulate “buy-now, pay-later” businesses

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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 purchase buy-now, pay-later products? Which do you prefer, shopping at the mall or online? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey We have a strict teacher; we have to do what she says. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary We require extra help for this project. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to mention something that you are worried or not…
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A little bit of messiness – The key to unleashing your creativity

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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 people ever tell you that you’re not clean enough? Does a messy or unorganized space make you feel stressed or overwhelmed? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey My parents are very strict about my bedtime, so I have to go to bed early every night. messy /MES-ee / [adjective] – not tidy My little sister’s room is always so messy that you can barely…
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The undiscovered oceanic giants

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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 already gone snorkeling? Have you already seen a whale in real life? 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。 secret /SEE-krit / [noun] – a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others She whispered the secret to her best friend. imagination /ih-maj-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to form pictures in the mind His imagination allowed him to create a world of his own. whale /weyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes…
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Why keeping and caring for plants is healthy

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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 indoor plants? Are you at peace when surrounded by plants at home? 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。 escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from something, or to avoid something The thief managed to escape from the police station by breaking a window. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to feel close to someone or have a good relationship with them She has the ability to connect with different kinds of people. appearance /uh-PEER-uhns/ [noun] – the way a person or thing looks or seems to other…
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The power of water in Mutriku

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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 going to the beach? What marine sports do you do? 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。 port /pawrt/ [noun] – a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself The ship reached port the next morning. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It’s our duty to preserve the planet for future generations. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new, or invent something He…
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey

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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。 How do you prepare for natural disasters? What natural disasters hit 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。 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 mayor declared a state of emergency. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Effective communication is essential in building strong relationships, both personally and professionally. kit /kit/ [noun] – a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used…
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Undersea Cables: Life Under the Waves

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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 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

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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 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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