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Cities designed to be reusable

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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 heard of disassembling cities before? Can disassembling cities help lessen the environmental impact? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The population of the city has grown rapidly over the last few years. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit The new housing development on the outskirts of town is expected to provide affordable homes for many families. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun]…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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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 used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

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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 ski resort before? Would you be interested in trying out snowboarding instead of skiing on your next ski resort visit? 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。 resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sports, or another stated purpose We decided to go to a beach resort for our summer vacation. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The school principal addressed the issue of bullying during the assembly. natural /NACH-er-uh/…
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The university that changed the world was Nalanda

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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 enjoy reading books? Do you believe that education is important for personal growth and success? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this Education is important for everyone because it helps us learn new things and understand the world around us better. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The earthquake was so strong that it destroyed many…
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The natural “medication for the soul” of Greenland

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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 enjoy spending time in nature? Have you ever gone on a hike in the mountains? 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。 power /POU-er / [noun] – ability to control people and events The leader had the power to make decisions for the entire group. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence Jane had a positive attitude toward her new job, and she was eager to learn and make new friends. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of…
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Iran: The surprising origins of the postal service

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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 sent a letter or package through a postal service? Have you ever used a postal service to receive a package or letter from someone else? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time My grandma showed me an ancient coin that she found in her…
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The increasing popularity of “Relaxed Minimalism”

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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 prefer having a few high-quality items in your home instead of many cheaper ones? Have you ever decluttered your home and gotten rid of items you no longer need or use? 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。 speed up /SPEED-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to move or happen faster The chef decided to speed up the cooking process by turning up the heat on the stove. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in a situation Wearing oversized glasses is a new trend among teenagers these…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

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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 recycle your clothes by donating them to charity or thrift stores? Have you made old clothes look new and fashionable by adding decorations, patches, or dyeing them? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The factory workers are part of the industry that produces cars and trucks. recycle /ree-SAHY-kuhl / [verb] – to use something again for a different purpose We should always try…
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Should you stay away from burned food?

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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 accidentally burned food? Is it safe to eat food that has been burned? 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。 burned /burned/ [adjective] – destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire. The burned toast had a black color and tasted bitter. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The teacher warned the students not to be late for the exam tomorrow. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia

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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 tried jamu before? Do you think jamu tastes good? 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 who are about the same age My grandmother has a lot of old photographs that she likes to show me. It’s nice to see how our family has changed from generation to generation. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people for a long time In my family, it is a traditional custom…
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