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Y2K fashion trends make a strong comeback worldwide

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©(Nicky Andrews via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe your favorite style of clothing? What makes a fashion style interesting or fun for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support, encourage, or advertise something so that people notice or buy it The company worked hard to promote its new smartphone on TV. denim /DEN-uhm/ [noun] – a type of strong cotton cloth, usually blue, used for making jeans and jackets This bag is made of strong denim. expression /ik-SPRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of showing thoughts,…
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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 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 seen flooding in your area? Do you know what can cause glacier water to suddenly flow into rivers? 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。 resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives or has their home in a place The residents of the small town gather every weekend. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something important The teacher showed concern for the tired student. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to move freely…
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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change rather than reacting to events after they happen The school was proactive in adding more safety drills before typhoon season. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Driving on icy roads at night can be perilous. expeditious /ek-spi-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – quick and effective The team took an expeditious route to finish the repairs before the storm. dissatisfaction /dis-sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of not being pleased or happy with something The passengers showed dissatisfaction when the train was delayed…
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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen or experienced flooding in your area? If so, what happened? If not, what do you think it would be like? Do you know what can cause glacier water to suddenly flow into rivers? If so, can you name an example? If not, what could be a possible cause? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flooding /FLUHD-ing/ [noun] – a situation in which an area is covered with water, often from rain The heavy rain caused flooding in the…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The museum has a remarkable collection of ancient coins. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc. The food at that restaurant is exceptionally good. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every line. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something The town built a park to revitalize the area. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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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 ancient tombs in Egypt been discovered before? Is it important to protect old places like tombs? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The museum showed a significant piece from ancient history. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – useful, serious, or important The speech gave a meaningful message about peace. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The new painting caught everyone’s attention in the gallery. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together The countries had a collaborative plan…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about ancient tombs in Egypt? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you want to know? Is it important to protect old places? If so, why is it important? If not, what do you think should be done? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising The scientist made an extraordinary discovery during the dig. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate Surgery must be done with great precision to avoid mistakes. stimulate…
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