Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats
©AP Photo/Michel Euler Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced very hot weather in your city? If so, what did you do to stay safe? If not, what would you do? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think is the hottest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – when something stops working or happening in the normal way The storm caused a big disruption in bus service. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tick-borne /TIK-bawrn/ [adjective] – caused or spread by ticks The veterinarian warned about tick-borne diseases that could affect cattle in rural areas. barbed /bahrbd/ [adjective] – having sharp points that curve backward The fishhook had a barbed tip to prevent the fish from escaping once caught. repellent /ri-PEL-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance used to keep insects or animals away Mosquito repellents are often used during outdoor camping trips. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many parts or aspects Solving climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving science, policy, and education. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some insects or animals you usually see outside? What do you usually do to stay safe when spending time in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who does a job that needs special education or training Medical professionals recommend regular checkups to catch early signs of disease. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The hospital has strict rules to prevent infections from spreading. mouthpart /MOUTH-pahrt/ [noun] – a single structure…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast
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 seen a tick before? Do you like hiking or gardening during warm weather? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – the act of using the teeth or mouth to cut into something Doctors are seeing more mosquito bites this month because of the rainy weather. usual /YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening regularly or normally The park has more visitors than usual during the holiday season. summer /SUHM-er/ [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn We often go to the…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you listen to calm or soft music? If you could help animals in a shelter, what kind of activity would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers to do something without getting paid Many volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – the level or loudness of sound Please turn down the volume of the TV; it’s too loud. breed /breed/ [noun] – a specific type or group of…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. homeless /HOHM-lis/ [adjective] – without a home The city opened a shelter for homeless families after the storm. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [noun] – an organization that does not aim to make money but to help people or support a cause A local nonprofit is helping to plant trees in the city. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – true or available for all people or things in the world The smile is a universal sign of happiness. kennel /KEN-l/ [noun] – a place where dogs are kept, especially when their owners are away The dogs stayed in…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) 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 seen or visited an animal shelter? Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill. musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Many musicians performed at the school concert. scared /skaird/ [adjective] – afraid or frightened The loud thunder made the baby feel…
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