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Re-wilding ourselves with nature books

2022年7月25日

Impressive summer sunrise on Eibsee lake with Zugspitze mountain range. Sunny outdoor scene in German Alps, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. Beauty of nature concept background.

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 do you think about when you hear the word “nature”? Are you environmentally friendly? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The town has a wonderful natural beauty. home /hohm/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s place of origin, or the place where a person feels they belong I live in Japan, but my home is the Philippines. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – a set of experiences that someone has over a period of…
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Baidu introduces its new self-driving car

2022年7月24日

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©QIAN JIN/BAIDU via BBC News 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 own a car? Does your country have self-driving cars? 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。 latest /LEY-tist/ [adjective] – newest or most recent or modern He translated his latest book into Japanese. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Excuse me, but are you the driver of this vehicle? annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year School trips have become an annual event in our school. vending…
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The country that is “seven years behind” the world

2022年7月23日

Location Ethiopia. Red pin on the map.

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 your country have a traditional calendar? What is your favorite month? 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。 calendar /KAL-uhn-der/ [noun] – a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year When can we get next year’s calendar? final /FAHYN-l/ [adjective] – last The basketball’s final round will start in a few hours. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – usual or ordinary He’s a regular customer of this restaurant. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it…
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A quick look inside robotics’ advancements

2022年7月22日

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©https://pixabay.com/photos/robot-machine-technology-mecha-ai-2301646/ 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 robots? Do you like machines? 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。 normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected Things are back to normal. Before, everything was not in order. repeat /ri-PEET/ [verb] – to say or tell people something more than once Would you mind repeating what you just said? team /TEEM/ [noun] – a number of people or animals who do something together as a group She is a member of the volleyball team. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] –…
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Apple to present a watch called “Extreme Sports”

2022年7月21日

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©https://pixabay.com/photos/apple-watch-iphone-apple-technology-1694985/ 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 watches? Do you like technology? 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。 battery /BAT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc You’ll run the battery down if you leave your car lights on. could /KOOD/ [verb] – past simple of “can”, used to talk about what someone or something was able or allowed to do We asked if the computer could access the internet. able /EY-buhl/ [adjective] – to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money,…
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Mud cities that can last for decades

2022年7月20日

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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 a famous city? Do you use mud in construction 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。 architect /AHR-ki-tekt/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly The architect checked the building of the mall. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time People have lived in the cave since ancient times. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Offshore wind farms to create 29,000 jobs

2022年7月19日

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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 support renewable sources of power? Do you have wind farms 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean The accident happened one kilometer off the coast. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [em-PLOI-muhnt] – work that you are paid to do for a particular company or organization She was unable to find employment. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence She works for a company that produces wine. contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] –…
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Twitter shares decline after Elon Musk pulls out of the agreement

2022年7月18日

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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 stopped using social media? How do you handle spam or bot accounts? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially We are delighted to announce our daughter’s engagement. businessman /BIZ-nis-man/ [noun] – a man who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company A local businessman donated money to a charity. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that…
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Don’t hide your stress! Here’s why

2022年7月17日

Upper view of stressed middle age business woman at the table.

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 stresses you out the most? What do you do when you are stressed? 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。 stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Stress can cause headaches, mild pains, and trouble sleeping for some people. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc. I will have an interview this Monday. obvious /OB-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – easy to see, recognize, or understand It…
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New book explores Japan’s abandoned rural areas

2022年7月16日

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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 want to go to a place with no people? Do you want to leave a place if there are no people around? 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。 bright /BRAHYT/ [adjective] – full of light, shining The rooms were bright. empty /EMP-tee/ [adjective] – not containing any things or people The train was empty. countryside /KUHN-tree-sahyd / [noun ] – land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition The countryside around there is beautiful. record…
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