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2024年12月29日
©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people in your country save water? If you could invent something to help with water shortages, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to display or present something for others to see The company showcased its new product at the trade show. batch /bach/ [noun] – a group or collection of things or people considered together The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make certain that something will happen or be the…
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2024年12月29日
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2024年12月24日
©REUTERS/Nikola Solic/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What aspects of early human life interest you? How did early humans affect the environment, and how does this still impact us today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biological /bahy-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to biology or living organisms The biological processes in plants are essential for photosynthesis. anthropological /an-thruh-puh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to anthropology, the study of humans, human behavior, and societies The anthropological research revealed insights into ancient civilizations. metabolism /muh-TAB-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – the chemical processes within a living organism that maintain life Changes in metabolism…
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2024年12月24日
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2024年12月24日
©REUTERS/Nikola Solic/File Photo 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 heard of Neanderthals? Do you want to learn about early humans’ lives? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The recent storm caused significant damage to the crops. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – the part or piece left after something has been destroyed or decayed The remains of the ancient city were uncovered during the excavation. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present or recent times The modern design of the house includes…
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2024年12月24日
©REUTERS/Nikola Solic/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequence /SEE-kwuhns/ [verb] – to determine the order of genetic information or elements The team plans to sequence the DNA of ancient remains found in the cave. confer /kuhn-FUR/ [verb] – to grant or bestow something (such as a benefit or advantage) The committee conferred the award on the most outstanding researcher of the year. pigmentation /pig-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the natural coloring of a plant or animal tissue The loss of pigmentation in his skin was caused by a medical condition called vitiligo. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Smoking has…
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2024年12月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, or strength to something The city government plans to revitalize old parks to attract more visitors. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Loud noise can be detrimental to students’ concentration during exams. infusion /in-FYOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the addition of something that is needed or helpful The new teacher brought an infusion of enthusiasm to the school. subsidence /suhb-SAI-dns/ [noun] – the gradual sinking of land to a lower level The coastal town faced challenges due to land subsidence after years of mining. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun]…
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2024年12月22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 what swamps are? Are swamps important to the environment? 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。 swamp /swomp/ [noun] – an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects, often covered with water and plants The swamp smelled like wet earth and plants. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of different types of life found in an area The forest has a lot of biodiversity with many animals. alligator /AL-i-gey-ter/ [noun] – a large reptile found in rivers and swamps, similar to a crocodile An alligator lives…
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2024年12月22日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are swamps, and where are they usually found? Why are swamps important to the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. migratory /MAHY-gruh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – moving from one place to another at different times of the year Many migratory birds fly south in the winter. ecological /ee-kuh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the relationships between living things and their environment Cutting down forests causes serious ecological problems. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – substances that plants, animals, and people need to grow and stay healthy Vegetables provide important nutrients for our bodies. rejuvenate…
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2024年12月22日
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