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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool

2021年12月7日

Dubai opens world's highest 360-degree infinity pool

©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it This tunnel is a phenomenal feat of engineering. real estate /REE-uhl-ih-STEYT/ [noun] – property in the form of land or buildings He invested most of his wealth in real estate. headquartered /HED-kwawr-terd/ [adjective] – if an organization is headquartered somewhere, it has its main office in that place Several large companies are headquartered in northern California. lounge /lounj/ [noun] – a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool

2021年12月7日

Dubai opens world's highest 360-degree infinity pool

©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the famous hotels in your country? Do you like staying at hotels? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. base /beys/ [verb] – to have a particular town or area, etc. as the main place that you live and work in, or where you do business from The new clothing company is based in Manila. story /STAWR-ee/ [noun] – a level of a building I’m so excited to visit Blair’s new 12-story mansion! residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – a residential…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

2021年12月6日

omicron

© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – if something is underway, it is happening now Plans to improve the highways are underway. inconclusive /in-kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – not giving or having a result or decision The medical test results are inconclusive. We must wait for at least a week. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being effective; effectiveness Based on studies, the vaccine efficacy varies from one individual to another. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something Prices…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

2021年12月6日

omicron

© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the deadliest disease for you and why? When do you think the pandemic will end? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variant /VAIR-ee-uhnt/ [noun] – a form of a virus or disease that is slightly different from other forms, for example because the virus causing the disease has mutated A new variant of the disease was discovered in the US. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body Take…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

2021年12月6日

omicron

© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian 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。 Have you had any vaccinations? How do you keep yourself healthy? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The police finally discovered the identity of the criminal. enough /ih-NUHF/ [adverb] – as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed Is there enough food for everyone? indeed /in-DEED/ [adverb] – really or certainly, often used to emphasize something It’s…
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Vulcano residents evacuate due to high levels of carbon dioxide

2021年11月29日

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© Shutterstock via britannica.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing Symptoms of the illness include respiratory problems and nausea. ordinance /AWR-dn-uhns/ [noun] – a law or rule made by a government or authority The city ordinance indicates that parks must be closed at 11 p.m. observatory /uhb-ZUR-vuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc. Scientists at the observatory are currently observing the possible thunderstorm forming. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to or caused by an earthquake Seismic activities were detected in Mt. Fuji. thermal /THUR-muhl/ [adjective]…
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Vulcano residents evacuate due to high levels of carbon dioxide

2021年11月29日

vulcano

© Shutterstock via britannica.com 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 comes to mind when you hear the term “natural disasters”? What natural disaster does your country often experience? 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。 evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe Locals were ordered to evacuate due to the flood. officer /AW-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a position of authority in an organization The personnel officer who interviewed you will give you feedback. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something,…
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