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Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor

2022年2月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite Hollywood actor? Could you tell me something about him/her? What do you think about naming a newfound plant after a famous person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vast /vast/ [adjective] – extremely big The movie had a vast audience. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [verb] – to give the main facts about something She outlined what I would be doing during the interview. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – in danger of being harmed, lost, unsuccessful, etc. The list of endangered species includes nearly 300 fishes social media /SOH-shuhl MEE-dee-uh/ [noun]…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office

2022年2月17日

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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is it like living in your city? What is the most popular rental website/app in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gradual /GRAJ-oo-uhl / [adjective] – happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance He saw a gradual improvement in his student’s performances last month. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something The summer promotions boosted the sales of the store. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret Laura values her…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office

2022年2月17日

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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects This city has changed drastically over the years. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The establishment recently imposed parking restrictions. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success Oil prices skyrocketed in the past week. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The young governor’s project is underway. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office

2022年2月17日

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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC 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。 Does your city have many apartments/houses for rent? Does your city have many office spaces? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a building or area of land, or both together Jesse owns a property on the south coast. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult They should focus on easing traffic and cutting pollution. disappoint /dis-uh-POINT/ [verb] – to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy Kara was disappointed…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

2022年2月16日

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©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries 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。 Could you feel the effects of climate change? Is your country rich in bodies of water? 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。 danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility that something bad will happen Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – facts about a situation, person, event, etc. For more information about this promo, visit our website. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature went down to negative…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

2022年2月16日

A dead seal found on a beach near Kotzebue, Alaska

©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the temperature in your country? Is your country rich in bodies of water? Kindly share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject She’s a specialist in modern French literature. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things He is interested in buying the warehouse for a commercial project. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time We must make a sustained effort to…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

2022年2月16日

A dead seal found on a beach near Kotzebue, Alaska

©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure Thousands of jobs are in jeopardy due to the ongoing health crisis. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one Margaret’s resignation will have serious repercussions on the firm. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous The new environmental regulations aim to reduce hazardous air pollutants. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost Teachers went on strike last week to demand job security. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/…
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How companies drove employees to resign

2022年2月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job This morning, I handed in my resignation letter. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The focus of the media has increasingly shifted to environmental issues. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – if you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time He pursued the decision to work in the television industry. juggle /JUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to succeed in arranging your life so that you…
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