COP26: World leaders pledge commitment to deforestation efforts
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COP26: World leaders pledge commitment to deforestation efforts
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries World leaders are scheduled to have their annual economic summit next month. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – existing naturally or having always lived in a place; native The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as the Maori. signatory /SIG-nuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a person, organization, or country that has signed an agreement Japan is not a signatory of the agreement. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement Both nations have an ongoing border dispute. police /puh-LEES/ [verb] – to…
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COP26: World leaders pledge commitment to deforestation efforts
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the famous forests in your country? What can you do to help nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cease /sees/ [verb] – to stop something The company has decided to cease its operations temporarily. deforestation /dee-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people Deforestation can cause floods and drought. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside Authorities were able to…
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China promises to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assembly /uh-SEM-blee/ [noun] – a group of people, especially one that meets regularly for a particular purpose, such as government, or, more generally, the process of coming together, or the state of being together She is expected to become a member of the Welsh Assembly in the future. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively Workers, plants, and infrastructure were all accused of being underinvested in by the industry. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting…
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China promises to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries
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。 In what ways do you go green? Do you like to own an electric car someday? 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。 announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something The announcement was not entirely unexpected. developing country /dih-VEL-uh-ping KUHN-tree / [noun] – a country with little industrial and economic activity and where people generally have low incomes China is the most populous developing country in the world. abroad /uh-BRAWD/ [adverb] – in or to a foreign country or countries We always go abroad…
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China promises to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What infrastructure projects are being built in your country now? What do you think about China’s plan to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. massive /MAS-iv / [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or number A massive number of people were crowded into the room. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people They have violated the conditions of the human rights agreement. state /steyt/ [noun] – a…
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China promises to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries
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Thailand is now open to vaccinated tourists
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat at a restaurant these days? Do you always listen to news about COVID-19? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curb /kurb/ [noun] – a limit on something that is not wanted Ellen should try to put a curb on her bad spending habits. entry /EN-tree/ [noun] – the act of entering a place or joining a particular society or organization The museum offers free entry for the whole month of May. optimistic /op-tuh-MIS-tik/ [adjective] – hoping or believing that good things will…
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Thailand is now open to vaccinated tourists
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The new mall has strict parking restrictions. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Only people over 18 are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections. skeptical /SKEP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – doubting that something is true or useful Many parents are skeptical about the reopening of schools this year. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a government or company receives regularly The revenue from handmade products rose nearly 10%. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping…
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Thailand is now open to vaccinated tourists
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 been to Thailand? Are there businesses in your city that are still closed? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday We need to improve the island’s tourism. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary Our company requires uniforms. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record I registered your name under the swimming…
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