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Power blackout hits Central Asia

2022年1月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the major electric companies in your country? Do you use a heater during the winter season? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nation /NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc The entire nation is celebrating the Olympic wins. link /lingk/ [noun] – to connect two objects or places physically Turkey is linked to many Asian continents. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to do something, or to…
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Power blackout hits Central Asia

2022年1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 familiar with the countries in Central Asia? Have you experienced a blackout? 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。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc. I already paid our electricity bill. traffic jam /TRAF-ik jam/ [noun] – a large number of vehicles close together and unable to move or moving very slowly They will be late because they were caught in a traffic jam. access /AK-ses/ [noun] –…
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Wales carries out digital deposit return scheme to fulfill zero-waste goals

2022年1月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. participant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] – a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity She has been an active participant in the debate. scan /skan/ [verb] – to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information She scanned the faces of the men getting off the train. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea We each have a notion of just what kind of person we’d like to be. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There…
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Wales carries out digital deposit return scheme to fulfill zero-waste goals

2022年1月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does recycling benefit the environment? Why is it important to only put items that can be recycled in the recycling bin? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scheme /skeem / [noun] – an officially organized plan or system In our town, there is a new recycling scheme for plastic bottles. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He refused to reveal the location of her chocolate eggs. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or…
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Wales carries out digital deposit return scheme to fulfill zero-waste goals

2022年1月28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 throw your garbage properly? Do you like get money for recycling? 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。 recycling /ree-SAHY-khling/ [gerund] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries Recycling cuts down on waste. argue /AHR-gyoo / [verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc. The senator argued that military spending needed to be decreased. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The plane reduced speed as…
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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people love to go to the beach? What can seashells be used for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient Many believe that poverty is a consequence of overpopulation. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – noticeable In recent years, there has been significant growth in the number of female students. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent tropical storm The cyclone struck the village late last night. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned…
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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27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 like taking photos? Do you like going to the beach? 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。 effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence I believe I’m suffering from the effects of not getting enough sleep. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem In an interview, you must appear calm, even if you are afraid on the inside. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation These beautiful towns have largely…
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