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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change

2024年6月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a movie or read a book that talked about climate change? If so, what was it about and how did it address climate change? If not, what do you think a story about climate change might include? What do you know about the ways Hollywood movies influence people’s views on real-world issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The police will investigate the incident to find out what happened. marketing…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change

2024年6月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something She finally acknowledged her mistake and apologized. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something; assess Teachers evaluate students’ progress through various assessments. conscious /KON-shuhs/ [adjective] – aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; awake She became conscious of the noise outside and woke up. explicitly /ik-SPLIS-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt The instructions explicitly stated not to use a calculator. selection…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change

2024年6月3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。 What is your favorite Hollywood film? Does it include issues about climate change? 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。 topic /TOP-ik / [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied The students discussed the topic of climate change in their science class. site /sayht/ [noun] – a website The new shopping site offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. studio /STOO-dee-oh/ [noun] – a place where music, television, or film recordings are made The film was shot in a studio in Los Angeles. compare…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires? How do they typically start, and what are some of the consequences? Why do you think wildfires are more common in some regions than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. break out /breyk out/ [phrasal verb] – to start suddenly and violently, especially of a fire or war The campers were frightened when the forest fire broke out nearby. lead to /leed too/ [phrasal verb] – to cause something to happen or result in a particular situation Careless disposal of cigarettes can lead to…
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Intermediate

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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush Last summer, a wildfire swept through the forest, destroying everything in its path. favorable /FEY-ver-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – describes conditions that are advantageous or beneficial The weather forecast predicted favorable conditions for our picnic, with clear skies and mild temperatures. containment /kuhn-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits Firefighters worked tirelessly to achieve containment of the wildfire, preventing it from spreading further. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to control or prevent a situation rather…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24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 know about wildfires? Is this situation common 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。 expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen or someone will arrive I expect my friend to come to the party tonight. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe During the flood, we had to evacuate our homes and move to higher ground. damage /DAM-ij / [noun] – physical harm that is done to something or to someone’s body The storm…
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Severe weather causes floods, power outages, and high winds

2024年5月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do extreme weather conditions impact people’s daily lives? Why do you think it’s important for communities to be prepared for extreme weather events? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – reaching a high or the highest degree; very great The extreme heat during the summer made it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see or experience an event or situation We were lucky to witness a beautiful sunset at the beach yesterday. disrupted /duh-SRUHP-tuhd/ [adjective] – describes something that has been interrupted or…
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Intermediate

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