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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a wildfire? When are wildfires most likely to occur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents something else from happening or makes it more difficult Ozone is the earth’s barrier against ultra-violet radiation. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to discover the facts or truth about something A follow-up audit will be conducted by the office to determine whether any modifications or improvements have been made. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – a process in which a situation improves after a difficult period The physicians were surprised…
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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30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。 Are you an environmentalist? Do you think wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer? 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。 warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future We were warned not to consume the fish since it might make our stomachs uncomfortable. author /AW-ther/ [noun] – the writer of a book, article, play, etc. He is the author of two French history books. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury Powerful winds had caused serious damage to…
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Wildfires slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a study says

2022年3月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ozone /OH-zohn/ [noun] – (= a form of oxygen) above the earth that protects the earth from the sun’s ultraviolet light Depletion of the ozone layer leaves the earth’s surface increasingly exposed to harmful radiation from the sun. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Her lack of experience hindered her progress. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong He felt an intense pain in his back all of a sudden. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact…
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan

2022年3月27日

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© AFP via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentarily /moh-muhn-TAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – for or in a short time The lights went out momentarily during the heavy rain. derail /dee-REYL/ [verb] – if a train derails or is derailed, it comes off the railway tracks Several people were injured when the train derailed. stranded /STRAN-did/ [adjective] – unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money They were left stranded in the country due to financial reasons. lift /lift/ [verb] – to end a rule or law Authorities lifted the warning yesterday morning….
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan

2022年3月27日

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© AFP via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think natural disasters have become more frequent nowadays? Please explain your answer. What is the worst natural disaster for you and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – a measure of how strong or violent an earthquake is A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected in the southern islands. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious She is still recovering from severe flu. on board /ON BAWRD/ [idiom] – on or in an aircraft,…
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan

2022年3月27日

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© AFP via BBC News 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 natural disasters are common in your country? Do you have an emergency kit to prepare for natural disasters? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something The swimming pool has a depth of 8 feet. bullet train /BOOL-it treyn/ [noun] – a very fast train with a smooth, pointed shape, especially one used in Japan The bullet train ticket…
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Youngsters in Bristol’s inner city tackle climate change with the help of a podcast

2022年3月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite program online? Could you tell me more about it? Why do some people listen to podcasts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time These working practices were created in the previous century. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an idea or mental image of something We see his vision of the future in his works. episode /EP-uh-sohd/ [noun] – one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it…
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Youngsters in Bristol’s inner city tackle climate change with the help of a podcast

2022年3月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a broadcast that is placed on the Internet for anyone who wants to listen to it or watch it Some radio stations have already begun to post their podcasts on their websites in order to reach out to listeners. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – part of a plant or animal, or its shape, that has been preserved in rock or earth for a very long period This fossil may be over 2 million years old. conclude /kuhn-KLOOD/ [verb] – to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing She concluded her remarks by…
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