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The man who is transforming towns into massive sponges
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inundate /IN-uhn-deyt/ [verb] – to flood an area with water If the dam fails, large areas of the town will be inundated. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area Developers building hotels along the coast have harmed much of the region’s original vegetation. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws He established himself as governor of the province. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective]…
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The man who is transforming towns into massive sponges
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does your government do to solve the flooding problem? Do you think it is effective? Why do you think so? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drown /droun/ [verb] – to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater A child can drown in only a few inches of water. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The central concept of the picture puzzled me. management /MAN-ij-muhnt / [noun] – the control and organization of something The company has been harmed by poor management for numerous years. function…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool
©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN 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。 In which hotel have you recently stayed? Do you usually swim at hotels pools? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago She won recently in a singing contest. locate /loh-KEYT/ [verb] – to be in a particular place The park is located near the school. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity Tomorrow will be my last therapy session for my…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool
©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it This tunnel is a phenomenal feat of engineering. real estate /REE-uhl-ih-STEYT/ [noun] – property in the form of land or buildings He invested most of his wealth in real estate. headquartered /HED-kwawr-terd/ [adjective] – if an organization is headquartered somewhere, it has its main office in that place Several large companies are headquartered in northern California. lounge /lounj/ [noun] – a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool
©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the famous hotels in your country? Do you like staying at hotels? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. base /beys/ [verb] – to have a particular town or area, etc. as the main place that you live and work in, or where you do business from The new clothing company is based in Manila. story /STAWR-ee/ [noun] – a level of a building I’m so excited to visit Blair’s new 12-story mansion! residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – a residential…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists
© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – if something is underway, it is happening now Plans to improve the highways are underway. inconclusive /in-kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – not giving or having a result or decision The medical test results are inconclusive. We must wait for at least a week. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being effective; effectiveness Based on studies, the vaccine efficacy varies from one individual to another. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something Prices…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists
© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the deadliest disease for you and why? When do you think the pandemic will end? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variant /VAIR-ee-uhnt/ [noun] – a form of a virus or disease that is slightly different from other forms, for example because the virus causing the disease has mutated A new variant of the disease was discovered in the US. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body Take…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists
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