China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption This is her third consecutive win in the competition. demographic /dem-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of populations The demographic trends show an aging population in many countries. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a bad situation or problem worse The heavy rainfall will exacerbate the flood situation in the area. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given by a government to reduce the cost of goods or services Farmers receive a subsidy to help them during the drought season. stagnation /stag-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
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。 Which do you think is easier to live in, a big city or a small town? Can a country’s economy face challenges if there are fewer young people and more elderly individuals? 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in numbers, quality, or importance The decline in the forest population worries scientists. nation /NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a country or a group of people with a shared government, culture, or language Japan is a nation known for its technology. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – a…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes a population to decrease in a country? How might fewer young people and more elderly people affect a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully or notice something, especially to learn about it Scientists observe animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior. prioritization /prahy-OR-uh-tuh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of deciding which tasks or goals are most important Time management requires proper prioritization of tasks. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something, often…
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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges
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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any places where freezing temperatures are common? What happens to plants and animals in these places? Have you experienced very cold weather before? If so, what did you do to stay warm? If not, how would you prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked The small bird was vulnerable to predators in the open field. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary; very serious It is critical to wear a helmet while riding a…
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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which something starts to happen or change The temperature dropped below the critical threshold for manatee survival. sentinel /SEN-tn-l/ [adjective] – refers to a person or thing that watches over and signals potential danger Coral reefs are sentinel ecosystems, providing early warnings of climate change through bleaching events. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of returning something to its original state or condition Habitat restoration projects are helping manatees survive environmental changes. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect the environment and wildlife Conservationists…
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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges
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 plants and animals adapt to survive in extremely cold places? Have you experienced temperatures below freezing? 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。 extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very severe or serious The extreme weather made it difficult to travel. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [noun] – a place that protects from danger or bad weather They found a shelter under the large tree. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act of staying alive, especially in difficult conditions Clean water is necessary for human survival. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage to the environment caused…
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Bird flu in raw milk leads to cat deaths in California
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people decide what is safe for their pets to eat? How would you feel if something happened to your pet because of food or drink you gave them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hospitalize /HOS-pi-tl-ahyz/ [verb] – to provide medical treatment or care to someone in a hospital The patient was hospitalized after a serious car accident. recall /ri-KAWL/ [verb] – to officially remove a product from the market due to safety concerns The restaurant recalled the contaminated batches of meat after safety concerns arose. cause…
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