Tag Archive: science & technology
Honey is a superfood for insects
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you put honey in your tea? Why or why not? What are the health benefits of honey? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. functional /FUHNGK-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive Our furniture isn’t very expensive, but it is functional. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something Eating healthy food boosts the immune system. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body To limit the danger of infection, wrap the wound in a…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima
©University of Georgia 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 seen a wild animal? Do you think you are friendly 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place The elephant population is declining. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [noun] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The scientists finally discovered a cure for the disease. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm You…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima
©University of Georgia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animal best represents your character? Please explain. What particular animals have become famous in your country for some special skill or accomplishment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned building is said to be haunted. calamity /kuh-LAM-i-tee/ [noun] – a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering That earthquake was the worst calamity in the country’s history. discharge /dis-CHAHRJ/ [verb] – to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima
©University of Georgia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thriving /THRAHY-ving/ [adjective] – growing, developing, or being successful The country aims for a thriving economy after suffering from the pandemic. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/ [noun] – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction The Super Typhoon Yolanda was one of the most destructive catastrophes that hit the Philippines. deserted /dih-ZUR-tid/ [adjective] – if a place is deserted, there are no people in it The deserted area was filled with pests. casualty /KAZH-oo-uhl-tee/ [noun] – a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war The driving training aims to reduce…
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk Summers seemed to last forever when I was a toddler. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The pictures can then be enhanced on a pc. weaning /ween-ING/ [noun] – the act or process of causing a baby or young animal to stop feeding on its mother’s milk and to start eating other food Early weaning from breast milk is more convenient for many women. picky /PIK-ee/ [adjective] – someone who is…
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents
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 use Instagram? How often do you use Instagram? 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。 public relations /PUHB-lik ri-LEY-shuhns / [noun] – the activity of keeping good relationships between an organization and the general public To help them boost their image, the group recruited a public relations firm. former /FAWR-mer / [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past He is a former employee of that company. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose We intend…
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What social networking sites do you use? Why? Which do you think is the best social networking site today? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – someone who advises people on a particular subject She works in a firm of public relations consultants. solid /SOL-id/ [adjective] – hard or firm, keeping a clear shape Dry the clay until it’s solid. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [veb] – to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way We can start…
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