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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were starting a new farm, what crops would you choose to grow and why? What do you think farmers need most to grow healthy plants—sunlight, water, or good soil? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not changing or moving suddenly; constant Tomato plants need steady temperatures and plenty of sunlight to grow well. humidity /hyoo-MID-i-tee/ [noun] – the amount of moisture in the air The humidity in the greenhouse helps the plants grow faster. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that…
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Experts warn of increased mudslide risks in California due to wildfires, droughts, and climate change
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Experts warn of increased mudslide risks in California due to wildfires, droughts, and climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geological /jee-uh-LAA-ji-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substances The geological survey found signs of ancient volcanic activity in the area. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period of dry weather, especially one that affects crops The drought in the region lasted for over two months, damaging crops. runoff /RUHN-awf/ [noun] – the flow of water that moves across the ground after rain or snow The heavy rain caused runoff that flooded the streets. reforestation /ree-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of planting trees to replace lost or destroyed forests Reforestation…
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Experts warn of increased mudslide risks in California due to wildfires, droughts, and climate change
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think it is important to prepare for natural disasters? If you were in charge of keeping a town safe from mudslides, what would you do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mudslide /MUHD-slide/ [noun] – a flow of mud, debris, or rock that falls down a slope, often after heavy rain The mudslide covered the road after the heavy rain. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – Meaning: A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly in nature, especially in forest areas. The wildfire spread quickly due to strong winds. tragic /TRAJ-ik/…
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Experts warn of increased mudslide risks in California due to wildfires, droughts, and 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。 Do you know what a mudslide is? Do heavy rainfall and wildfires increase the risk of mudslides? 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。 unstable /uhn-STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not steady or likely to change or fail The table is unstable and may fall over. loosen /LOO-suhn/ [verb] – to make something less tight or fixed in place I will loosen the cap on the bottle. tragically /TRA-ji-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that causes sadness or disaster Tragically, the event caused many problems. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the power or…
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3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Maine, tremors felt across Northeastern U.S.
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3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Maine, tremors felt across Northeastern U.S.
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。 Do you think small earthquakes can still cause damage? Would you want to learn more about why earthquakes happen? 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。 strike /strahyk / [verb] – to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently: The strong wind may strike the trees and break some branches. coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to the sea We walked along the coast and saw the ocean. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom The lake has a depth of ten…
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3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Maine, tremors felt across Northeastern U.S.
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pronounced /pruh-NOUNST/ [adjective] – very noticeable or certain The difference between the two paintings was pronounced, making it easy to compare. conduit /KON-dwit/ [noun] – a way of connecting one thing to another, or a pipe that carries liquid or wires The internet serves as a conduit for fast communication between people worldwide. compromised /KOM-pruh-mahyzd/ [adjective] – weakened or made worse The compromised bridge was closed to traffic due to structural damage from the earthquake. seismologist /sahyz-MOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies earthquakes and the movement of the Earth’s crust The seismologist examined the data…
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3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Maine, tremors felt across Northeastern U.S.
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you suddenly felt a small earthquake, what would be the first thing you do? How do you think people feel when they experience an earthquake for the first time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tremor /TREM-er/ [noun] – a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground The small tremor made the windows shake for a few seconds. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to or caused by an earthquake Scientists use special tools to study seismic activity under the ground. proliferate /pruh-LIF-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to increase…
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