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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety

2024年6月4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 think Mount Fuji is an important place in Japan? Do you think hikers face challenges when climbing Mount Fuji? 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。 spot /spot/ [noun] – available positions or places There are a few spots left for the last-minute climbers on Mount Fuji. overnight /OH-ver-nahyt/ [adjective] – for or during the night We decided to take an overnight trip to the mountains. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wearing a helmet can help prevent head injuries….
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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety

2024年6月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes Mount Fuji an important place in Japan? What are some challenges you think hikers might face when climbing Mount Fuji? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overcrowding /oh-ver-KROW-ding/ [noun] – when too many people are in one place, making it uncomfortable or unsafe The concert was canceled because of overcrowding. walk-in /WAWK-in/ [noun] – a person who arrives without an appointment The restaurant was so popular that even walk-ins had to wait for a table. financially /fi-NAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to money…
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New rules for hiking Mount Fuji to protect environment and ensure safety

2024年6月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity: The local government’s authority includes overseeing public safety and managing infrastructure projects. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give someone the courage or confidence to do something My teacher always encourages me to do my best in school. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding colorful illustrations can enhance the attractiveness of the book. littering /LIT-er-ing/ [noun] – the act of leaving rubbish in a public place Littering in the park is not…
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Controversy surrounds barrier blocking Mt. Fuji view amid tourist influx

2024年5月31日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think popular tourist destinations can affect the local communities and environments where they are located? In what ways do you think a surge in tourism could benefit a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] – to hide or conceal from view The thick fog obscured the view of the mountains, making it difficult for hikers to see the trail ahead. nuisance /NOO-suhns/ [noun] – something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you Loud neighbors can be a significant…
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Controversy surrounds barrier blocking Mt. Fuji view amid tourist influx

2024年5月31日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majestic /muh-JES-tik/ [adjective] – grand or impressive in beauty and scale The majestic building was so tall and beautiful that everyone stopped to look at it. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The broken glass on the sidewalk presented a hazard to pedestrians, as it was sharp and could cause injury if stepped on. depreciation /dih-pree-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount by which a currency loses value in comparison with other currencies Due to the rapid depreciation of the local currency, imported goods became much more costly, affecting…
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Controversy surrounds barrier blocking Mt. Fuji view amid tourist influx

2024年5月31日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 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 think popular tourist destinations can affect the local communities and environments where they are located? Do you think a surge in tourism could benefit a country’s economy? 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。 spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place She found a sunny spot to sit and read her book. install /in-STAWL/ [verb] – to put in place or set up for use or service Before moving into the new house, they need to install a security system to ensure their safety. rise /rahyz/…
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Japan turns to coastal eelgrass in pioneering effort to neutralize carbon emissions

2024年5月19日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coastline /KOHST-lahyn/ [noun] – the part of the land that is adjacent to the sea or ocean, marking the boundary between the land and the water The coastline of the tropical island was adorned with palm trees and golden sand, creating a picturesque view of the meeting point between land and sea. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants and plant life that grow naturally in a particular area After the wildfire, the recovery of the native vegetation was slow, but the area gradually began to regain its former greenery. sequestration /see-kwes-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Japan turns to coastal eelgrass in pioneering effort to neutralize carbon emissions

2024年5月19日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What environmental impacts or changes related to climate change do you observe or feel in your local area? What shifts in behavior or lifestyle choices do you think could have a positive impact on the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or essential The surgeon’s quick decision-making was critical to the success of the operation. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position After years of neglect, the community worked together to restore…
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