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Could moving roads underground be beneficial?

2022年8月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find the origin of something The call could not be traced by the phone company. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The storm has damaged the country’s infrastructure. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move or move something or someone from one place to another There are plans to relocate the airport’s main runway. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from…
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Could moving roads underground be beneficial?

2022年8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。 Do you take the subway? Do you experience heavy traffic 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. They’ve just reduced the price. tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people She went into the tunnel. ground /ground/ [noun] – the ground Lay down on the ground. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] – to take goods or people from one place to another…
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Could moving roads underground be beneficial?

2022年8月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of transportation do you prefer? Why? Why do you think underground roads are being built? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. She is employed in the construction industry. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something They went into the tomb beneath the church. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – having great effect or influence This is a major decision, so let’s get it right. progress…
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New study says weekend warriors are lowering their risk of getting disease

2022年8月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of exercises do you do? Could you tell me more about them? How do you keep yourself healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. muscle /MUHS-uhl/ [noun] – one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement These exercises build muscles. physically /FIX-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the body or someone’s appearance Her job is physically demanding. internal medicine /in-TUR-nl MED-uh-sin/ [noun] – the part of medical science that is involved in the discovery of diseases inside the body…
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New study says weekend warriors are lowering their risk of getting disease

2022年8月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The government has issued guidelines on the right pay for part-time manual workers. overwhelming /oh-ver-HWEL-ming/ [adjective] – very great or very large An overwhelming majority has voted for him. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it can happen, or before it becomes a problem He believes preventive measures should be taken before anything worse happens. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength A moderate intake of…
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New study says weekend warriors are lowering their risk of getting disease

2022年8月8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 work out? When do you work out? 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。 workout /WURK-out/ [noun] – a period of physical exercise When I do a good workout, l feel fine. prevent /pri-VENT/ [pri-VENT] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something This should prevent any further trouble. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The first symptom of the disease is difficulty of breathing. author /AW-ther/…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think having lots of people in a particular place is a good thing? Why or why not? How many people are there in your family? Could you tell me about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-mit/ [noun] – a judgment or calculation of approximately how large or how great something is Can you make a rough estimate of how many people will attend the party? growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in the size or the importance of something The country is trying to limit population…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uneven /uhn-EE-vuhn/ [adjective] – not level, equal, flat, or continuous The distribution of financial resources was uneven. republic /ri-PUHB-lik/ [noun] – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president Andora is a mountain republic located between France and Spain. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system There is a ten-year time frame for the implementation of the new policies. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something A little incentive will make…
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