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China promises to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in other countries

2021年11月5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。 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

2021年11月5日

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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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Thailand is now open to vaccinated tourists

2021年11月4日

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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

2021年11月4日

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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

2021年11月4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。 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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New wind farm powers Amazon’s operations

2021年11月3日

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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

2021年11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。 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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