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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey

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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。 How do you prepare for natural disasters? What natural disasters hit your country? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results The mayor declared a state of emergency. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Effective communication is essential in building strong relationships, both personally and professionally. kit /kit/ [noun] – a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used…
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do earthquakes happen in your country? How are buildings in your country designed to protect themselves against earthquakes? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragic /TRAJ-ik/ [adjective] – very sad, often involving death and suffering This novel has such a tragic end. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction She has received a response from that college regarding her application. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning She created the initial version of her plans. harm /hahrm/ [verb] – to hurt someone or damage something A…
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of His cough stayed persistent and eventually never subsided. impede /im-PEED/ [verb] – to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something The lack of a torch did not impede him from moving further. aftershock /AF-ter-shok/ [noun] – a sudden movement of the earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement A 5.4 magnitude aftershock shook the region many hours after the first earthquake. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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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 talk to strangers? Do you easily trust someone? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something It’s important to avoid eating too much junk food to stay healthy. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt / [noun] – a feeling of being excited The excitement of traveling to a new place is always thrilling. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc. It’s important to research a person’s background before you hire them. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun]…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the different species in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention With caution, the chemist slowly added the new compound to the reaction mixture, carefully observing any changes. broaden /BRAWD-n/ [verb] – to increase the range of something Traveling to different countries can broaden one’s horizons and provide new perspectives on the world. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? Why or why not? What are some ways to smoothly end a conversation with a stranger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people disagree about something Division within the group will limit its chances in the competition. tempting /TEMPT-ting / [adjective] – if something is tempting, you want to do or have it The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies was tempting, but she tried to resist and stick to her diet. process /PROS-es/ [noun] –…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consortium /kuhn-SAWR-shee-uhm/ [noun] – an organization of several businesses or banks joining together as a group for a shared purpose A European consortium created the brand-new aircraft. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The business already has a flagship location in New York and plans to add another there the following year. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly She oversees both the production and research sections. urge…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

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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 recycle? What do you do with single-use plastic products after using them? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries The amount of trade between the two countries has increased. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to get or be given something Each child will receive a small gift. chairman /CHAIR-muhn/ [noun] – a person in charge of a meeting or organization He was the department chairman before me. charge /charhj/ [verb]…
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