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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 knowledge of what nickel is? Are you familiar with the concept of nickel mining? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [verb] – to harm or spoil something The construction activities near the river are damaging the natural habitat of several endangered species. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste The industrial factory released toxic chemicals into the river, causing pollution. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by…
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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 museum? Are you familiar with the history of Sri Lanka and Indonesia? 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。 era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical The Renaissance was a transformative era in European history, characterized by a flourishing of art, science, and culture. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position The conservation organization works tirelessly to restore polluted rivers and lakes, aiming to improve…
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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。 Is the weather feeling extremely hot now compared to before? Do you know what the climate crisis is? 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the sea We decided to go for a swim in the calm waters of the coast. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The company implemented various measures to reduce its carbon footprint. canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water…
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©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images 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。 Would you like to travel to a remote and awe-inspiring island? Do you know what an archipelago is? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We are excited to visit the beautiful city of Paris as our next holiday destination. custom /KUHS-tuhm/ [noun] – a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time It is a tradition to wear colorful costumes during the…
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©ZRC SAZU 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 discovering an ancient city significant? Can we expect to find artifacts in an ancient city? 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。 remains /ri-MEYNS/ [noun] – pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away After the archaeological dig, the remains of an ancient civilization were discovered, including pottery fragments and tools. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum had a rare coin collection that included valuable coins from different countries….
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©HBD Príncipe 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 chocolate significant in our culture and history? Have you heard of “The Chocolate Islands” before? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The archaeologists discovered an ancient coin during their excavation, which helped them learn about the trade practices of the past. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill The art teacher showed us a new painting technique using watercolors, which helped us…
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