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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the world will look like in the future if the weather gets hotter? What do you think people can do to make the air and water cleaner? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legal /LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – related to the law or rules made by a government The company gave legal advice to workers about their rights. inaction /in-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of doing nothing or not taking action, especially when action is needed The manager’s inaction caused the project to be delayed….
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment or action made to correct a wrong or damage, especially between countries or groups The company offered reparations to local farmers after polluting their water supply. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to human existence or survival, especially when under serious threat Scientists warned that nuclear war poses an existential threat to humanity. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by a person or group against another The company faced several lawsuits after releasing unsafe products. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to…
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 talked about climate change with a teacher or friend? Do you think young people can help protect the Earth? 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。 break /breyk/ [verb] – to not follow a rule, law, or promise If students break school rules, they may get a warning. pay /pey/ [verb] – to give money for something, especially as a result of a rule or agreement Drivers must pay a fine if they park in the wrong place. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – not dangerous;…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP 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 seen a large group of insects outside? Do you know any insects that help flowers or plants? 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。 lovebug /LUHV-buhg/ [noun] – a small black insect that flies in pairs and often appears in large numbers Lovebugs fly in pairs during the warm season. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a strong effect or influence on something The storm had a big impact on the town. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that is interesting or enjoyable…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. escalation /eh-skuh-LAY-shn/ [noun] – a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious There was an escalation in noise after the concert began. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without causing damage They use sustainable energy like wind and solar…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a large group of insects outside? If so, what kind of insects were they? If not, where might you see them? Do you know any insects that are helpful to flowers or plants? If so, how do they help? If not, which animals might help flowers grow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Tokyo is the capital of Japan. investigate /in-ves-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to…
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European countries issue health alerts as heat wave intensifies

2025年7月10日

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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 saw unprecedented rain that flooded every street. acceleration /ak-sel-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming faster or happening more quickly The acceleration of the train made some passengers lose balance. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The devastating storm destroyed many houses in the village. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – very exciting, interesting, or persuasive The movie had a compelling story that kept everyone watching. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to become strong or healthy again after something bad…
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