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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something I want to eliminate fatty foods from my diet this year. substitution /suhb-stuh-TOO-shn/ [noun] – the use of one person or thing instead of another My aunts use honey in substitution for sugar. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food She takes proper care of her gold cutlery. enforce /en-FOHRS/ [verb] – to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted Pandemic rules are strictly enforced these…
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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES 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。 When do you usually go to the grocery? Do you buy fruits from the convenience store? 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。 ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (= refuse to allow) something The school banned the use of cell phones in classrooms. wrap /rap/ [verb] – to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other material She happily wrapped Christmas presents. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Cali’s friends are encouraging her to join an environmental club. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] –…
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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fruits? How do you store leftover vegetables? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolution /rev-uh-LOO-shuhn / [noun] – a very important change in the way that people do things The technological revolution has affected our way of life. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult I admire Jessie for his determination to finish the race. put an end /poot-uhn-end/ [phrasal verb] – to make something stop happening or existing The mayor promised…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bar /bar/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something He was barred from the competition because of his wrong conduct. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective] – of or belonging to a town or city The municipal officials have ordered the police to guard the city barriers. conviviality /kuhn-viv-ee-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome The great food and music created an atmosphere of conviviality among guests during the event. revelry /REV-uhl-ree/ [noun] – a situation in…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are outdoor parties and fireworks displays popular in your country during the holiday season? Please share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you We ask everyone’s cooperation to finish this project by the due date. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images 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。 Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are big celebrations allowed in your country despite COVID-19? 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。 outdoor /OUT-dawr/ [adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building The city is famous for its outdoor restaurants. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion Margaret is in a festive mood because of the holiday season. excluding /ik-SKLU-ding/ [preposition] – not including The airfare costs 500 dollars, excluding travel…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like taking pictures and videos? Why? Is DNA important? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl / [adejctive] – large in size, value, or importance His novel’s first draft requires a substantial amount of rewriting. storage /STAWR-ij/ [noun] – the putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in the future To make more storage space, we had to build some cupboards. data /DAT-uh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making, or information…
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