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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

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©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you spend time in nature? If you lived near a rainforest, what would you like to do there? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing or the organs used in breathing Air pollution in large cities can worsen respiratory conditions among children. underline /UHN-der-lahyn/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The incident underlines the need for better safety rules in construction sites. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to find the size, amount, or degree of…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

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©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) 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 think trees can help keep people healthy? Would you like to live near a big forest? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a dense forest with heavy rainfall, usually found in tropical areas The government is working to protect the rainforest in Southeast Asia. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uh/ [noun] – a talk or conversation where people share ideas or opinions The teachers had discussions about how to improve online classes. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of a person’s body or…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

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©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interdependence /in-ter-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – a situation where two or more things rely on each other The interdependence between farmers and local markets is important for food security. circumspection /sur-kuhm-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration of risks before acting or making decisions The company announced the new product with circumspection because of safety concerns. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Smoking has a detrimental effect on human lungs. indispensability /in-dih-spen-suh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being absolutely necessary or essential The indispensability of clean water was stressed during the health campaign. reciprocity…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very dangerous or high; happening suddenly and dramatically The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or escape from Death is an ineluctable part of every human life. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve The students faced a conundrum during the final exam. meager /MEE-ger/ [adjective] – very small in amount or not enough in quantity or quality The family survived on a meager income for many years. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] –…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman 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。 Does heavy rainfall cause floods in your country? Can floods damage people’s homes and 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。 precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse in quality or condition The old bridge may deteriorate after…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when there is heavy rainfall in your country? What problems can floods cause for people and houses? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The storm was devastating for the small fishing town. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to be strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens Children can be resilient after facing difficult times. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun ] – the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country Good infrastructure makes…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever climbed a mountain? If so, which mountain did you climb? If not, would you like to try? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? If so, which ones? If not, what is a famous place you know instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The teacher acknowledged the student’s hard work after the exam. fortitude /FAWR-ti-tood/ [noun] – courage over a long period of time, especially in…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is legal, true, or important The school will recognize students who win awards in science. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the marathon even with an injured leg. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems Children are often resilient and can adapt to changes at school quickly. richness /RICH-nuhs/ [noun] – when something has a lot of different qualities or details The richness of the city’s…
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