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Ancient earthquake-resilient design of the Himalayas

2022年8月31日

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©BBC News, Tarang Mohnot Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your community? Do you think we can prevent earthquakes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee / [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality He did it for the interests of the community. earthquake /URTH-kweyk / [noun] – a sudden violent movement of the earth’s surface, sometimes causing great damage Many buildings fell down during the earthquake. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to…
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How inflation affects people’s diets around the world

2022年8月28日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to make sure you avoid eating unhealthy foods? Do you change the food you eat based on the season? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses Kei finds it extremely challenging to adapt to his new surroundings. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general, continuous increase in prices The government has made great progress in managing inflation. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – by a large amount A healthy…
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How inflation affects people’s diets around the world

2022年8月28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。 What is your favorite food? Do you like eating foreign food? 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。 diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group Rice is almost always included in Asian diet. preferred /pruh-FURD/ [adjective] – liked or wanted more than anything else Watching movies at home is my preferred choice. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Mix all ingredients first before adding milk. seriously /SEER-ee-uhs-lee/…
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How inflation affects people’s diets around the world

2022年8月28日

inflation

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarce /skairs/ [adjective] – not easy to find or get The scarcity of fresh food has caused prices to increase. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level Soon, air pollution will soar above safe levels. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of something, or a small amount They can create it for a fraction of the price of traditional techniques. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well Using natural fertilizer can help crops…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commencement /kuh-MENS-muhnt/ [noun] – the beginning of something Some courses have an early commencement date. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. flood with /fluhd with/ [phrasal verb] – if you are flooded with letters, phone calls, messages, etc., you receive so many that you cannot deal with them We were flooded with calls from our customers. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government Education has been given a high-priority…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have schools resumed in your country? Could you tell me about it? What are your concerns regarding the reopening of classes during the COVID-19 pandemic? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [noun] – the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people It is concerning how quickly the spread of the disease has been in recent years. enact /en-AKT/ [verb] – to put something into action, especially to make something law Under…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27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。 Have schools reopened in your country? Which do you like better, online or face-to-face classes? 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。 sign /sahyn/ [verb] – to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself He signed his name at the end of the letter. allow /uh-LOU/ [uh-LOU] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening I don’t think he would allow it. rule /rool/…
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