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2024年8月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city faced unprecedented flooding, leaving residents in shock and in need of immediate help. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to support or improve something or make it stronger The government introduced new policies to bolster economic growth. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – required by law or rule; compulsory Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees. endorse /en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of something The famous athlete decided to endorse the new fitness brand. revitalization…
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2024年8月28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。 Do you know about the role of journalism in society? Are you familiar with some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS / [verb] – to make something known or officially inform people The teacher will announce the winner today. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone with something Can you assist me with this math problem? difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy; hard to do or understand This puzzle is very difficult to solve. collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to…
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2024年8月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the role of journalism in society? What are some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to make a great effort to achieve something, or to try very hard She had to struggle to lift the heavy box. democratic /dem-uh-KRAT-ik / [adjective] – relating to a system of government where the people choose their leaders by voting The country has a democratic system of government where people vote for their leaders. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to be against…
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2024年8月28日
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2024年8月26日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes a volcano to erupt? How might the eruption of a volcano affect nearby areas? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being intense, or the degree to which something is strong or severe The storm’s intensity made it hard to see outside. Richter scale /RIK-tr-SKAYL/ [noun] – a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes The earthquake was measured on the Richter scale as a 6.5. seismic activity /SAHYZ-mik ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – the occurrence and movement of events related to the…
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2024年8月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refering to the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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2024年8月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the activity of flying aircraft or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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2024年8月26日
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2024年8月26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。 Are volcanoes dangerous to people living nearby? Can scientists predict when a volcano will erupt? 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。 ash cloud /ash kloud / [noun phrase] – a cloud of ash created by volcanic eruptions, which can spread over large areas The ash cloud covered the city for days. kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun ] – a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters The park is five kilometers from my house. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen They had to cancel the…
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2024年8月24日
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