Cities tackle methane emissions from organic waste
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Cities tackle methane emissions from organic waste
©REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya 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 any cities in the Global South? Have you come across any initiatives or practices in waste management in our 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a document that presents information in a formatted and organized manner, often used to communicate findings or recommendations from a study or investigation The team submitted their final report on the marketing campaign, which detailed its successes and areas for improvement. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [verb] – to say what you expect to happen in…
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Cities tackle methane emissions from organic waste
©REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with any cities in the Global South? If so, which ones, and what do you know about them? If not, would you like to learn more about the cities in this region? Why or why not? What initiatives or practices in waste management have you come across in our country, and what insights can you share about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world The company’s products are distributed worldwide, reaching customers on…
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Cities tackle methane emissions from organic waste
©REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constitute /KON-sti-toot/ [verb] – to make up or comprise Organic materials constitute about 70% of the total municipal waste in many urban areas. methane /METH-eyn/ [noun] – a colorless, odorless gas that is produced during the decomposition of organic waste Methane emissions from decomposing organic waste contribute to climate change. decompose /dee-kuhm-POHZ/ [verb] – to decay or to cause something to decay The fallen leaves decompose slowly, enriching the soil with nutrients. astronomical /as-truh-NOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely large or exceedingly great The company faced astronomical costs after the data breach, severely impacting its annual…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a movie or read a book that talked about climate change? If so, what was it about and how did it address climate change? If not, what do you think a story about climate change might include? What do you know about the ways Hollywood movies influence people’s views on real-world issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The police will investigate the incident to find out what happened. marketing…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something She finally acknowledged her mistake and apologized. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something; assess Teachers evaluate students’ progress through various assessments. conscious /KON-shuhs/ [adjective] – aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; awake She became conscious of the noise outside and woke up. explicitly /ik-SPLIS-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt The instructions explicitly stated not to use a calculator. selection…
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge climate change
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Majority of 2013-2022 films fail to acknowledge 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。 What is your favorite Hollywood film? Does it include issues about climate change? 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。 topic /TOP-ik / [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied The students discussed the topic of climate change in their science class. site /sayht/ [noun] – a website The new shopping site offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. studio /STOO-dee-oh/ [noun] – a place where music, television, or film recordings are made The film was shot in a studio in Los Angeles. compare…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires? How do they typically start, and what are some of the consequences? Why do you think wildfires are more common in some regions than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. break out /breyk out/ [phrasal verb] – to start suddenly and violently, especially of a fire or war The campers were frightened when the forest fire broke out nearby. lead to /leed too/ [phrasal verb] – to cause something to happen or result in a particular situation Careless disposal of cigarettes can lead to…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds
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