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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India
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。 How is the weather today? Do you like hot weather? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a government organization The agency’s responsibility is to act in the child’s best interests. warning /WAWR-ning / [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The surgeon general has issued a warning against sunbathing. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience…
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of today’s temperature? How do you cope with hot temperatures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is a severe food and water shortage in areas of Africa. prime minister /prahym MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – the leader of the government in some countries In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not moving or changing suddenly This year, most rental prices have remained steady….
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Heatwaves leave millions unable to cope in India
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed
©Google via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you say about your primary school? Which do you prefer, a large or small class? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Poverty still exists in some rural areas. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Public transport is not a good option in this case. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people Two schools have reached an agreement to…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed
©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed
©Google 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。 How many students were in your class in primary school? What do you like the most about primary school? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this Everyone has the right to education. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go officially and usually regularly to a place What school do you attend? decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities…
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IPCC scientists believe it’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming
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。 How hot/cold is it in your city today? Do you believe in 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。 method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something Train travel is one of the safest methods of transport. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The plane reduced its speed as it approached the airport. avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something Do you believe Lukas is trying to avoid me? I haven’t…
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