Tag Archive: world news

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 that pollution harms the environment? Are you aware that mining affects the environment? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc., by harmful substances or waste Air pollution in big cities is a serious environmental problem. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – something that makes you believe something is true or exists The evidence shows he was at home. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that something is true or correct The experiment confirmed the scientist’s hypothesis. inclusion /in-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun]…
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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。 Is seismic activity the movement of Earth’s crust? Can volcanic eruptions be triggered by seismic activity? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to go through or to undergo something I experienced heavy rain on my trip. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – refers to the occurrence of physical movements or events The sudden increase in volcanic activity worried the island’s residents. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully over a period of time Teachers monitor students during exams. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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©(Coca-Cola via AP) 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 you ever tried a drink with a unique flavor? What food reminds you of your childhood? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing A trend for vintage fashion has recently gained popularity among teenagers. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt / [adjective] – lasting or intended to last indefinitely The summer carnival is a seasonal event and will not be a permanent attraction in the city. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the preference or liking of a…
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