Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of plants do you think are easy or difficult to grow indoors? Why? What problems do you think plants can have when they grow indoors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thyme /tahym/ [noun] – an herb used for flavor or medicine A small amount of thyme adds a strong smell to soup dishes. extension /ik-STEN-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized service that provides education or support University extension services provide guidance to residents on disaster preparedness. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [noun] – fresh fruit or vegetable The market sells local produce…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of relying on something for support or help The company reduced its dependence on foreign suppliers after building local factories. horticulture /HAWR-ti-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the study or practice of growing plants The school introduced a horticulture program to teach students about plant care. optimize /OP-tuh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make something as effective or useful as possible Engineers redesigned the system to optimize energy use. drainage /DREY-nij/ [noun] – the process of removing excess water Poor drainage caused flooding after several days of heavy rain. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months
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 the idea of having fresh plants in a kitchen or living room? Do you think winter makes it harder to grow plants outdoors? 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。 herb /urb/ [noun] – a plant used for food, medicine, or smell A herb is added to tea to improve flavor and aroma. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as cold or heat Bad weather delayed travel plans at the airport. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – one item used to make food or…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks
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 help clean or organize your home? Do you think checking a home often can prevent problems? 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。 household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun] – a group of people living in one home Each household in the area received safety information from the city. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time or money for something Many students spend several hours a day studying online. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the worth of something Property value can change due to local development. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening later…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when thinking about taking care of a home? Which room at home feels the most important to keep clean or organized? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintenance /MEYN-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – the act of keeping something in good condition Office maintenance is necessary to prevent equipment failure. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful check to find problems or risks A safety inspection is required before opening a new factory. fixture /FIKS-cher/ [noun] – a piece of equipment fixed in one place Lighting fixtures are checked regularly…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not likely to change Economic stability helps communities prepare for future challenges. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to places where people live Residential areas often have rules to reduce noise at night. thermostat /THUR-muh-stat/ [noun] – a device that controls temperature in a space A thermostat helps control temperature in office buildings. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop a problem before it happens Preventive health checks can reduce future medical problems. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly and in the same way Consistent study habits…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common and seen in many places or among many people Online shopping has become prevalent in many large cities. span /span/ [noun] – the length of time that something can last or be focused on The attention span of workers often changes during long meetings. lifelong /LAHYF-lawng/ [adjective] – continuing for the whole life of a person Language learning is a lifelong process for many professionals. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset because something is difficult or unsuccessful Traffic delays can lead to frustration during daily commuting. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age
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 in your free time? Do you think screens take time away from reading? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, amount, or level Air pollution levels decrease during rainy seasons. enjoyment /en-JOI-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure or happiness Many people find enjoyment in listening to music after work. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when activities or events happen The work schedule changed due to the new project. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a…
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