There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
Beginner Intermediate Expert
Tag Archive: world news
There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been to a tropical forest before? Could you share something about it? What comes to mind after reading the title of the article? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Mountain gorillas are a rare species in the wild. tropical /TROP-i-kuhl / [adjective] – extremely hot My dream is to live on a tropical island. rely on /ri-LAHY on/ [phrasal verb] – to need…
Read more
There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statistical /stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to statistics You must conduct a thorough statistical study. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – trees that are grown so that the wood from them can be used for building These trees are being cultivated for timber. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Millions of dollars are being spent by the government to combat drug abuse. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method Financial analysts have detected…
Read more
Space travel damages red blood cells quicker than on Earth
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who has been trained for traveling in space I wanted to be the first astronaut to set foot on Mars. red blood cell /red bluhd sel / [noun] – any of the cells that carry oxygen around the body Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the presence of plasmodium parasites in red blood cells. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time that something lasts He planned a stay of two years’ duration. weightlessness /WEYT-lis-nis/ [noun] – the state of having or appearing to have no weight; the fact…
Read more
Space travel damages red blood cells quicker than on Earth
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 like space travel? Do you know someone who is anemic? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI / [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The car was completely destroyed because of the accident. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, useful, or beneficial They provide valuable services to poor rural women. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized trip for a particular purpose Scott was part of the 1912 expedition to the Antarctic. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place…
Read more
Space travel damages red blood cells quicker than on Earth
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of space travel? What do you think of the health risk of space travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen If any of these symptoms occur while taking the medicine, contact your doctor right away. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things, often from different places or people She gathered the newspapers that had been scattered about the room. calculate /KAL-kyuh-leyt / [verb] – to judge the amount or value of something by using…
Read more
Spain’s ‘liquid gold’ is still unexplored
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What Earth element do you think is unexplored? What is liquid gold? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – able to develop into something in the future when the necessary conditions exist It’s believed that a number of potential purchasers have expressed interest. rural /ROOR-uhl / [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside The area is still undeveloped and rural. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something The flowers emerge in the spring. treat /treet/ [verb] – to…
Read more
Spain’s ‘liquid gold’ is still unexplored
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fragrant /FREY-gruhnt/ [adjective] – with a pleasant smell She perfumed her bath with fragrant oils. shield /sheeld/ [verb] – to protect someone or something She shielded her eyes from the sun by holding her hand above them. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed I am afraid your plan is not viable. enterprise /EN-ter-prahyz/ [noun] – an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money It is a government-backed enterprise. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting in which people discuss and show…
Read more