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New wind farm powers Amazon’s operations
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corporate /KAWR-per-it/ [adjective] – relating to a large company He climbed the corporate ladder quickly after joining Paramount in 1967. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-buhl/ [adjective] – renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power will be discussed today. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem He opened his speech by criticizing a competitor’s initiatives. carbon-neutral /KAHR-buhn/ [adjective] – if a person, organization, event, etc. is carbon-neutral, it does things such as planting trees to reduce…
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New wind farm powers Amazon’s operations
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 support the use of renewable energy? Do you use renewable energy at home? 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。 percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – one part of every 100, or the specified amount of something divided by 100 About 70 percent of the computing company’s revenue comes from business clients. firm /furm / [noun] – a company or business She is employed by a local firm that manufactures medical equipment. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive We were almost…
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New wind farm powers Amazon’s operations
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of renewable energy? Could tell me some of the benefits of using renewable energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount of something that is made or grown by a country or a company Wheat production has increased over time. headquarters /HED-kwawr-terz/ [noun] – the main offices of an organization such as the army, the police, or a business company The company’s headquarters is in China. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a list of planned activities or things to be done showing the…
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-mish-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Countries and businesses are attempting to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries The annual economic summit of world leaders will take place next week. shift /shift/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly According to the forecast, the wind is forecast to shift to the east tomorrow. lessen /LES-uhn / [verb] – if something…
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you buy plastic products? What things at home do you reuse? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warm /wawrm / [verb] – to (cause to) become warm (= less cold) With this electric heater, we can quickly warm up the room. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The anti-smoking campaign has and continues to have a significant impact on young people. carbon footprint /KAHR-buhn FOOT-print/ [noun] – someone’s carbon footprint is a measurement of the amount of…
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How can I lower my carbon footprint in the face of climate change?
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 have reusable things at home? How often do you buy clothes? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [verb] – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount In the distance, we could see the train approaching. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen At school, we were encouraged to learn foreign languages. mention /MEN-shuhn/ [verb] – to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or…
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No more super high-rise buildings, China says
©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。 Are there a lot of tall buildings in your city? Do you enjoy sightseeing? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey Her school has some strict rules. limit /LIM-it/ [noun] – the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed The store put a limit on toilet paper purchases. mega /mega/ [adjective] – very big My friend…
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