Should we be concerned about the Earth’s rotational speed?
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Should we be concerned about the Earth’s rotational speed?
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。 Are you interested in scientific discoveries? What do you know about Earth’s rotation? 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。 average /AV-er-ij/ [noun] – a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual The average male tiger weighs around 200 kg. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees. last /last/ [verb] – to continue to exist The meeting lasted an hour. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or…
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Should we be concerned about the Earth’s rotational speed?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time that something lasts He wanted a stay of three years’ duration. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area These birds have a wide geographic distribution. spin /spin/ [verb] – to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast The wheel can now spin freely. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain It’s always hard to speculate about the future. accumulation /uh-kyoo-myuh-LEY-shuhn/…
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Should we be concerned about the Earth’s rotational speed?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many hours is one Earth rotation? What Earth’s discovery have you known recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens I am sure that this meeting will contribute to the reinforcement of peace and security all over the world. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen If the primary infection is not treated, further outbreaks may occur. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or number We must make massive…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attest /uh-TEST/ [verb] – to show something or to say or prove that something is true I can attest to the absolute truth of his story. rectify /REK-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to correct something or make something right You should rectify your error before it is too late. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate The machine doesn’t function. handler /HAND-ler/ [noun] – someone who carries or moves things as part of their job A baggage handler is a person who loads and unloads baggage. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – a disease that exists in almost all…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future
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 lost something while on vacation? When was the last time you traveled by plane? 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。 recognized /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [adjective] – if someone or something is recognized, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or quality The college is not an officially recognized English language school. focused /FOH-kuhst/ [adjective] – giving a lot of attention to one particular thing The department undertakes highly focused research. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you traveled abroad? Please tell me about it. What problems have you encountered while traveling? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening at a later time than expected or intended My plane was delayed by an hour. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main Our primary concern is to provide the refugees with food and healthcare. management /MAN-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – the control and organization of something Management is looking at ways of cutting costs. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] – one part of a situation,…
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How to keep your home cool on a warming planet
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the weather today in your place? How often do you use air conditioning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Weather patterns have changed in recent years. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place I adapted quickly to the new climate. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Does smoking contribute to air pollution? architecture /AHR-ki-tek-cher/ [noun] – the art and practice of designing…
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How to keep your home cool on a warming planet
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 working from home? What is the usual daily temperature in your place? 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。 unless /uhn-LES/ [conjunction] – except if Don’t call me unless it’s a real emergency. energy-efficient /EN-er-jee-ih-FISh-uhnt/ [adjective] – using little electricity, gas, etc. Using energy-efficient electrical appliances reduces the monthly electric bill. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something She’s in London to promote her new book. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set…
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