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2024年11月1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。 Is farming sustainable? Do farmers face challenges when trying to adopt sustainable practices? 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。 agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the science or practice of farming Farmers work in agriculture to grow food. climate change /KlAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. food security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – having…
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2024年10月31日
©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burial /BER-ee-uh/ [noun] – the act of placing a dead body into the ground Many cultures have unique rituals and customs surrounding burials. fortification /fawr-tuh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place The castle was surrounded by strong fortifications to prevent any invasion. rugged /RUHG-id/ [adjective] – having a rough, uneven surface or being tough and strong The hikers struggled to cross the rugged terrain of the mountains. kiln /kiln/ [noun] – a large oven used for firing or baking materials like pottery or bricks The…
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2024年10月31日
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2024年10月31日
©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do archaeologists search for old cities and places? How did people in ancient times travel between cities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elevation /el-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the height of a place above sea level The airplane reached an elevation of 30,000 feet during the flight. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true Scientists gathered evidence to prove their theory about climate change. steel /steel/ [noun] – a strong metal that is a mixture of iron…
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2024年10月31日
©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS 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 heard of the Silk Road? Have you ever visited a historical site? 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。 apart /uh-PAHRT/ [adverb] – separated by a distance or by time The two houses stood apart from each other by a wide garden. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – to be probable or expected It is likely that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance The landscape was breathtaking,…
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2024年10月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tectonic plate /tek-TON-ik pleyt/ [noun phrase] – one of the parts of the earth’s surface that move in relation to each other Scientists study tectonic plates to understand the causes of earthquakes. tubeworm /TOOB-wurm/ [noun] – a marine invertebrate that lives in a protective tube, often found in environments such as hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor Tubeworms thrive in the extreme conditions near hydrothermal vents, relying on symbiotic bacteria for nourishment. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-breyt/ [noun] – an animal with no spine Jellyfish and octopuses are examples of invertebrates that inhabit various ocean environments. cavity /KAV-i-tee/ [noun]…
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2024年10月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine the ocean floor looks like? Why is it important to learn about new animals in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to position or arrange The company deployed its new software across all departments to improve efficiency. superheated /soo-puhr-HEE-tuhd/ [adjective] – heated to a temperature higher than its boiling point without becoming a gas The superheated steam escaped from the pressure cooker, creating a hissing sound as it vented excess pressure. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people…
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2024年10月30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 think there are unknown creatures living in the ocean? Is it important to discover new species in the ocean? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something The depth of the swimming pool is measured in meters. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometres The city is located ten miles from the coast. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large The giant tree in the park…
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2024年10月30日
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2024年10月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supermoon /SOO-per-moon/ [noun] – a full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual because it is closer to the Earth in its orbit The supermoon lit up the night sky, captivating everyone with its large appearance. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at the same time or during the same period The meteor shower will coincide with the lunar eclipse, creating a rare celestial event. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The park’s proximity to the city center makes it a popular spot for locals. elliptical /ih-LIP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective]…
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