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Climate change: Wales plans to construct 20,000 low-carbon social housing units

2021年9月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. housing /HOU-zing/ [noun] – buildings for people to live in Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Laws controlling the emission of greenhouse gases are not nearly tight enough. council house /KOUN-suhl hous/ [noun] – a house that is owned by the local council and rented to people at a low rent He went back to his parents’ council…
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Climate change: Wales plans to construct 20,000 low-carbon social housing units

2021年9月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your idea of green technology? When does something become eco-friendly? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. climate change /KLAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Most scientists accept that climate change is linked to carbon emissions. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He refused to reveal the identity…
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A judge gives a 7 day sentence to a woman for walking on thermal features in Yellowstone National Park

2021年9月2日

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©CNN 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 parks in your city? When do you usually visit parks? 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。 directly /dih-REKT-lee/ [adverb] – without anything else being involved or in between She does not like it when the sun shines directly in her eyes. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [prepostition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by We still enjoyed the day despite the bad weather. visitor /VIZi-ter/ [noun] – someone who visits a person or place We welcomed visitors from the city today. fine /fahyn/…
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A judge gives a 7 day sentence to a woman for walking on thermal features in Yellowstone National Park

2021年9月2日

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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prosecutor /PROS-i-kyoo-ter/ [noun] – a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court He was a famous public prosecutor during the 1980s. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or broken The doors of the old house are fragile. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary The employee received harsh treatment from his supervisor. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Some health advocates are urging citizens to give up dairy. allegedly /uh-LEJ-id-lee/ [adverb]…
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A judge gives a 7 day sentence to a woman for walking on thermal features in Yellowstone National Park

2021年9月2日

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©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you visit public parks? Why or why not? What do people in your country usually do at parks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future They have been warning us about the coming storm. guilty /GIL-tee/ [adjective] – feeling guilt She was guilty of making her younger brother cry. court /kawrt/ [noun] – a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What COVID-19 vaccine brands are being used in your country? How many percent do you think are already fully vaccinated in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments The new novel he published received a lot of criticisms from parents. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Our top priority is…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immunization /im-yuh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of protecting a person or animal from an infectious disease by putting a substance into the body that makes it produce antibodies The immunization programs were effective in most cities. utilization /yoo-tuh-lai-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of something The utilization of electronic devices has a high percentage in the whole country. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something The organization’s feeding program endeavor was successful. revoke /ri-VOHK/ [verb] – to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect Trevor revoked…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

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©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。 Have you already been vaccinated? What is the most used COVID-19 vaccine in your country? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [adjective] – intended to help deal with an emergency These extra computers are for emergency purposes only. party /PAHR-tee/ [noun] – an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government Nikki was elected as the party leader in 2010. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – that might or might not happen There is…
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