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2024年9月17日
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。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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2024年9月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deficiency /dih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack or shortage of something that is needed The diet had a deficiency of important vitamins. discharge /DIS-chahrj/ [noun] – the act of releasing or sending out something The discharge from the factory polluted the river. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – refers to the process of monitoring and supervising to ensure that activities or operations are conducted properly and in compliance with regulations The new company policy introduced a system of oversight to ensure that all safety procedures were strictly followed on the factory floor. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to correct…
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2024年9月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of waste are commonly produced on farms? How might these types of waste affect the environment if not managed properly? How can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? What are some specific examples of water quality issues that might arise from this problem? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality or attainment The new car meets safety standards for all drivers. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm Smoking is harmful to your health. change /cheynj/ [noun]…
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2024年9月17日
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2024年9月12日
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。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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2024年9月12日
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2024年9月12日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a new disease affects animals? How might diseases in animals impact people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – farm animals raised for commercial purposes The farmer checked the livestock to ensure they were healthy and well-fed. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The doctor treated the infections with a course of antibiotics. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place or building designed for a specific purpose The new sports facility offers state-of-the-art…
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2024年9月12日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The new policy significantly impacted employee satisfaction. udder /UHD-er/ [noun] – the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs The farmer checked the cow’s udder to make sure it was healthy before milking. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards They bought a five-acre plot of land to build their new home. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a formal or authorized manner The…
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2024年9月6日
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 eaten kimchi? Does your country have a similar dish to kimchi? 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。 rising /RAHY-zing/ [adjective] – increasing in height, level, or intensity The rising temperature is causing the ice to melt faster than usual. cucumber /KYOO-kuhm-ber/ [noun] – a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads She sliced the cucumber for the fresh summer salad. drop /drop/ [verb] – to fall or decrease in amount or level The temperature is expected to drop significantly…
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2024年9月6日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse The condition of the old house began to deteriorate after the severe storm. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – clearly noticeable or able to be perceived; evident The excitement among the crowd was palpable as the concert’s opening act took the stage. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something being reduced in quality or value The degradation of the park’s facilities was evident after years of neglect. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] – soft and having no firm shape The overcooked potatoes turned mushy and unappetizing. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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