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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There was a surge in online sales during the holiday season. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting She made a notable contribution to the project’s success. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a distinct part or subdivision of a society, economy, or activity The technology sector has seen significant growth over the past decade. intriguing /uhn-TREE-guhng/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The scientist made an intriguing discovery about the behavior of the species. demure /dih-MYOOR/…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

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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 always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

Google

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you use Google? How is Google different from other search engines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trending /TREN-ding/ [adjective] – referring to a topic or event that is becoming popular or gaining attention, especially on social media or in searches The song is trending on social media right now. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very intense, severe, or far beyond the normal or expected The extreme cold made it difficult to stay outside for long. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pyroclastic /pahy-ruh-KLAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to or consisting of small pieces of rock from a volcano The pyroclastic flow buried the nearby forests under layers of ash and rocks. ascent /uh-SENT/ [noun] – the act of moving or climbing up something The hikers began their ascent early to reach the mountain summit by noon. incinerate /in-SIN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to burn something completely into ashes The firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it could incinerate the entire building. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something Young children are more susceptible…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 a volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting people? 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun]…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

2024年12月13日

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What safety measures should people take if a volcano erupts? Why are these measures important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to cause something to be unable to continue in the normal way The heavy rain disrupted the outdoor event. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – done to prevent problems or danger The school closed as a precautionary step before the typhoon. theorize /THEE-uh-rahyz/ [verb] – to develop ideas to explain something Scientists theorized that the unusual weather was caused by climate change. destructive /dih-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12月12日

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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 privatization is? Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? 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。 conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or argument The two teams had a conflict over the game rules. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount The teacher will increase the class time next week. threaten /THRET-n/ [verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

2024年12月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deforestation /dee-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of clearing large areas of forests Deforestation is a serious problem in many parts of the world. biodiverse /BAI-ow-dai-vurs/ [adjective] – containing many different types of plants and animals The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. privatization /prai-vuh-tuh-ZAY-shn/ [noun] – the process of transferring ownership or control of something from the public sector to the private sector Privatization of the energy sector has sparked debates about fairness. agribusiness /AG-ruh-biz-nis/ [noun] – agricultural business, especially one that involves the production and distribution of food…
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