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EU’s Deforestation Law disrupts coffee industry

2024年3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。 Is coffee production and supply really important for your country’s economy or farming? Are there specific places known for growing coffee 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory The automotive industry experienced significant growth due to advancements in technology and increased consumer demand for electric vehicles. demand /dih-MAND/ [verb] – to require or insist on something being provided or fulfilled The school demands that all students submit…
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EU’s Deforestation Law disrupts coffee industry

2024年3月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important is the production and supply of coffee to your country’s economy or agricultural sector? What particular regions or areas are known for cultivating or growing coffee in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alter /AWL-ter/ [verb] – to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change The decision to alter the schedule affected everyone’s plans for the day. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The research study linked excessive sugar consumption to…
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EU’s Deforestation Law disrupts coffee industry

2024年3月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comply /kuhm-PLAHY/ [verb] – to act according to an order, set of rules, or request The company must comply with the safety regulations to ensure workplace well-being. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] – a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold Coffee and cocoa are popular commodities in international trade due to their high demand. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The antique vase originated in ancient Greece and dates back to the 5th century BC. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in…
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Iceland on high alert as volcano erupts near Grindavik

2024年3月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “volcanic eruption”? How do you think volcanic eruptions can impact the surrounding areas and communities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lagoon /luh-GOON/ [noun] – a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars or coral reefs The tourists enjoyed swimming in the clear, warm waters of the lagoon. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – the act, process, or result of moving or being moved The slow movement of the glacier fascinated the onlookers. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to…
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Iceland on high alert as volcano erupts near Grindavik

2024年3月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erupt /ih-RUHPT / [verb] – to burst out or explode, especially in terms of a volcano emitting lava. The volcano erupted suddenly, sending ash and smoke into the sky. crack /krak/ [noun] – a narrow opening or fissure The earthquake caused a crack to form in the ground. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or larger; to stretch out She tried to extend her reach to grab the book from the shelf. measurement /MEZH-er-muhnt/ [noun] – the quantitative data collected or observed from specific tools or instruments Accurate measurements are essential in scientific experiments….
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Iceland on high alert as volcano erupts near Grindavik

2024年3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。 Does the term “volcanic eruption” bring a specific image to your mind? Do you believe volcanic eruptions have the potential to impact surrounding areas and communities? 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。 lava /LAH-vuh/ [noun] – molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption The volcano erupted, and streams of red-hot lava flowed down the mountainside. nearby /NEER-BAHY/ [adjective] – located or situated close to a particular place or object We decided to visit the nearby museum after hearing about the new exhibit. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – about…
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Rare snow blankets southern China amidst freezing northern temperatures

2024年3月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain The strange occurrences in the remote forest defied logical explanations, leaving researchers puzzled. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization The government officials announced the new policy during a press conference. snap /snap/ [noun] – a sudden, brief spell of cold weather; a sharp drop in temperature The snap in weather took us by surprise, turning a mild day into a chilly one. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue to…
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