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Mass evacuations underway as devastating fire sweeps Hollywood Hills

2025年1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 causes fires in forests or cities? Would you have a plan if firefighters couldn’t stop a fire in your area? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that causes something to become worse or less useful The storm caused a lot of damage to homes. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over a large area. The fire spread quickly through the dry forest. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the state or situation of something The conditions for hiking…
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Mass evacuations underway as devastating fire sweeps Hollywood Hills

2025年1月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons a fire might start in a forest or city? What would you do if firefighters weren’t able to stop a fire in your area? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncontrollably /uhn-kuhn-TROW-luh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that cannot be controlled or stopped The fire spread uncontrollably across the dry land. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal The team developed a new strategy to win the game. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of knowledge…
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Mass evacuations underway as devastating fire sweeps Hollywood Hills

2025年1月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or destruction The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city, leaving many homeless. erupt /ih-RUHPT/ [verb] – to suddenly and forcefully break out or occur A conflict erupted during the meeting, and everyone had to calm down. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of moving people from a dangerous place to The government issued an evacuation order for the entire town after the storm worsened. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – widely recognized and well-established as a symbol or representation of something The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark of…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow

2025年1月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might cause extreme weather like a severe snowstorm? What safety measures should people take during a winter storm? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very bad or serious The severe heat made it difficult to work outside. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something The bad weather impacted the farmers’ crops. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country or the world This region is known for its beautiful mountains. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow

2025年1月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or risky, especially to health or safety Be careful when walking on icy roads, as they can be hazardous. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems The loud construction noise disrupted the class during the important lecture. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to decide which tasks or activities are most important and do them first You should prioritize your assignments to meet the deadlines without stress. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become stronger or more extreme, or to make something do this The…
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Severe winter storm disrupts U.S. travel, brings freezing temperatures and snow

2025年1月10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 you heard about winter storms? Have you ever been in a situation where the weather changed your daily plans? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time The weather today is very sunny. cancellation /kan-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening There was a cancellation of the concert. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the degree of heat in a place or thing The temperature is very high today. frequent /free-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1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 any endangered animals? Have you ever seen a big fish before? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it The environmental changes are harming the animals. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the number of people or animals living in a particular area The population of fish is getting smaller. overfishing /ow-vr-FI-shuhng/ [noun] – catching too many fish so that the fish population is reduced Overfishing harms the balance of the sea. fishery…
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name any endangered animals in rivers or lakes? Why are some species living in freshwater becoming endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of clean water in the village was a significant event. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [verb] – to become smaller, fewer, or less The number of visitors to the park declined after the rainy season began. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected A power outage disrupted the online class for an hour….
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