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Europe faces catastrophic flooding while the U.S. endures a flash drought amid extreme weather patterns linked to climate change

2024年11月9日

BRIX IIMG (12)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes changes in weather patterns? How does climate change affect our environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very great; intense The storm caused severe damage to many buildings. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process The earthquake caused a major disruption in the city’s transportation system. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of moving people or goods from one place to another Public transportation is essential for many people in cities. trap /trap/ [verb] – to catch and…
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Europe faces catastrophic flooding while the U.S. endures a flash drought amid extreme weather patterns linked to climate change

2024年11月9日

BRIX IIMG (12)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grapple /GRAP-uhl/ [verb] – to struggle with or try to overcome something difficult Students often grapple with complex math problems during exams. flash drought /flash drout/ [noun] – a rapid onset of drought conditions that can occur in a matter of weeks The region experienced a flash drought that severely affected local farms. irregularity /ih-reg-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being irregular; something that is not regular in form or pattern The irregularity in train schedules caused many passengers to miss their connections. gradient /GREY-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a rate of inclination; a slope or a change…
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The global biodiversity conference in Cali will address progress toward the 30 by 30 initiative

2024年10月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is it important to protect different species of plants and animals? What causes a loss of biodiversity in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm or damage The school installed cameras to safeguard the students from any danger. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the value of something The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects based on clarity of ideas and creativity. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or…
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The global biodiversity conference in Cali will address progress toward the 30 by 30 initiative

2024年10月29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 it important to protect different species of plants and animals? Do human activities cause a loss of biodiversity in nature? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory Japan is a beautiful country with many mountains. aim to /eym too/ [phrasal verb] – to intend to do something; to have a goal I aim to finish my homework early today. currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/ [adverb] – at the present time; now I am currently reading a fun book….
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The global biodiversity conference in Cali will address progress toward the 30 by 30 initiative

2024年10月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a situation in which people have the same opinion or a formal arrangement between two or more parties The two countries reached an agreement to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a process that helps something take place The mechanism of photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into energy, enabling them to grow and thrive. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the organization of people or things so that they work together efficiently Coordination between the teams was essential to complete the project on time. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Hurricane Helene devastates Tampa, Florida

2024年10月19日

BRIX IIMG (4)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you describe how hurricanes are different from other types of storms? How do people prepare for the possible dangers before a hurricane hits? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hurricane /HUR-i-keyn/ [noun] – a violent windstorm, especially one with a circular motion, occurring over warm tropical oceans The hurricane destroyed many houses along the coast last summer. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to remove someone from a dangerous place to a safe one The school decided to evacuate students when the fire alarm rang. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [noun] – a structure that…
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Hurricane Helene devastates Tampa, Florida

2024年10月19日

BRIX IIMG (4)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. submerged /suhb-MURJD/ [adjective] – to describe something that stays under the surface of the water The submerged ruins of the ancient city can only be seen during low tide. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – a place of safety or shelter Many sought refuge in the mountains during the dangerous storm that hit the city. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to prepare and organize for active service or to move into action The community mobilized volunteers to help clean up after the flooding incident. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental Teamwork is…
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Hurricane Helene devastates Tampa, Florida

2024年10月19日

BRIX IIMG (4)

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 hurricanes different from other types of storms? Do you prepare for natural disasters before they hit? 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。 floodwater /FLUHD-waw-ter/ [noun] – water that covers an area during a flood The floodwaters rose quickly, covering the streets and homes. neighbor /NEY-ber/ [noun] – someone who lives near you My neighbor invited us over for dinner last night. together /tuh-GETH-er/ [adverb] – with each other, at the same time or place Let’s study together for the math test tomorrow. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to…
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