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Endangered African black rhinos gradually increase in number

2020年7月24日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you like animals? What is your favorite animal? Vocabulary: still /stil/ [adverb] – continuing to happen or continuing to be done I’m still writing my report. southwestern /south-WEST-tern/ [adjective] – in or from the southwest They have been to the southwestern side of the country. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or amount The population in this area grows quickly. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm or death You must know the dangers of smoking. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to get better, or to make something better Melinda eats healthy foods to improve her health. A report from the International Union for Conservation…
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Endangered African black rhinos gradually increase in number

2020年7月24日

rhino

Pre-reading questions: What endangered animals do you know? How can people save animals from extinction? Vocabulary: population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place The population in Metro Manila has increased rapidly in the last 20 years. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive Conservationists attempt to save endangered animal species. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings Wildlife conservation is important to prevent species from going extinct. decline /dih-KLAYHN/ [noun]…
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Chinese firms are on a mission to put an end to the virus

2020年4月24日

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Pre-reading questions: What do you know about viruses? Please explain your answer. What is ultraviolet (UV) light used for? Vocabulary: implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] to start using a plan or system The company implemented the use of mobile phones at work. convert /kuh n-VURT/ [verb] to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character Through the help and advice of his family, he has converted himself into a better person. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] to move something into a low position He lowered down the volume of the radio so that he could hear the music well. install /in-STAWL/ [verb] to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into…
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Chinese firms are on a mission to put an end to the virus

2020年4月24日

UV

Pre-reading questions: Do you wash your hands regularly? What public transportation do you use everyday? Vocabulary: company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money I want to work in a company where there is a friendly environment. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] usual or ordinary I had a regular day at work today doing usual tasks. lamp /lamp/ [noun] any of various devices that produce particular types of light I switch on the lamp whenever I sleep because I can’t sleep when there isn’t light. use /yooz/ [verb] to put something such as a tool, skill, or building to a particular purpose I use a…
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Chinese firms are on a mission to put an end to the virus

2020年4月24日

UV

Vocabulary: eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt / [verb] to get rid of or destroy something completely Doctors eradicated the spread of Spanish flu through a vaccine in 1918. urge /urj/ [verb] to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing The CEO urged the employees to go out for their own security. instruct /in-STRUHKT/ [verb] to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way The education department has instructed the teachers to follow certain measures in providing quality education. irritation /ir-i-TEY-shuh n/ [noun] a painful or sore feeling in a part of the body The medicine that he has applied to his skin caused irritation. infectious…
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Hydrogen Fuel: A green alternative in the fight against climate change

2020年3月6日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you buy environment-friendly products? Have you made any changes in your life to lessen global warming? Vocabulary: develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to grow or cause to grow or change into a more advanced form The team developed a better plan. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working or operating in a way that gets the results you want without any waste Lisa is thankful to have efficient and excellent team members. mix /miks/ [verb] – to (cause different substances to) combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts If you mix red with yellow, you’ll get orange. pure /pyoor/ [adjective] – not mixed with anything…
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