Intermediate

New Bedford vertical farm to aid in ensuring food security- minister

2022年7月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of crops do you know about?  How do farmers grow crops in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing harm This chemical is known to be harmful to people. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the business, science, or activity of farming The land is used for agriculture. rural /ROOR-uhl / [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Crops are often in rural areas. distribute /dih-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something Could you distribute…
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How thinking about your future might help you live a happy life

2022年7月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you concerned about your future? Why or why not? How do you take care of your body? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. odd /od/ [adjective] – strange or unexpected The jacket and skirt seemed a little odd together. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear These data demonstrate the severity of the nation’s economic crisis. vividly /VIV-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is very clear, powerful, and detailed in your mind I vividly remember the first time we met. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience…
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Sri Lanka hits lowest gasoline supply

2022年7月11日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you make sure you have enough money to buy essentials? What imported items do you buy? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KHRAY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation The country is facing its worst economic crisis. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – the act of buying something Her latest purchase cost her a lot. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount Having a balanced diet significantly reduces the risks of diseases. loan /lohn/ [noun]…
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Saving Hawaii’s natural wonders

2022年7月10日

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©Adobe Stock | Kauai, Hawaii Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most beautiful thing in nature? Why? How do you feel when you are in nature? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – by many The English language is widely spoken throughout the world. archipelago /ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh/ [noun] – a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Indonesia is known as the largest archipelago in the world. dense /dens/ [adjective] – close together and difficult to go or see through; thick The…
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Pets, children’s best friends

2022年7月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which animals make the best pets? Why do people have pets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. element /EL-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a part of something The film included every element that makes an excellent drama. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – help to cause or bring about Fuels that contributed to global warming were subject to a tax by the government. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease Fever is a symptom of many illnesses. growth /grohth/ [noun] – something…
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Sydney, Australia deals with flooding

2022年7月8日

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©https://pixabay.com/photos/flood-sign-downfall-water-flooding-392707/ Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the things that you will do if you experience flooding in your area? Do you think flooding has advantages? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice I’d strongly advise against making a sudden decision. threat /THRET/ [noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed Her parents carried out their threat to take away her mobile phone if her grades didn’t improve. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective]…
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The UK IPO announces that AI has no legal rights

2022年7月7日

Artificial Intelligence

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your opinion about technologies that can learn and decide on their own? If a computer can do what humans can, should it have the same rights as a living person? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invention /in-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to…
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The people who oppose work form home setup

2022年7月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about the work setups in your country today? Which of these two setups is more favorable? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the fact of not existing The kids had to look elsewhere for amusement because of the absence of television. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – used to refer to an activity that is done away from the place where it usually happens, especially by means of technology This is the new world of remote work. mental health /MEN-tl helth / [noun] –…
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People to consider switching to EVs

2022年7月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you already ridden an electric vehicle? Could you tell me about it? Which do you prefer, conventional cars or EVs? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immediate /ih-MEE-dee-it / [adjective] – happening or done without delay or very soon after something else We must make an immediate response. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person We need to assess its impact on climate change. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – if things of the same type vary, they are different…
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Techniques to help you fall back asleep

2022年7月4日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually sleep at night? Was there a time when you had difficulties sleeping? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with Thanks, but I think I can handle all tasks by Friday. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to make someone excited and interested about something This shampoo can allegedly stimulate hair growth. knitting /NIT-ing/ [noun] – the activity of making a garment, blanket, etc. by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn She’s knitting baby clothes for…
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