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Australia increases visa fees to manage migration surge and enhance education integrity

2024年7月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you considered studying abroad? If yes, where are you thinking of studying? If not, what are your reasons for not considering it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – a government official who heads a specific department or ministry The Minister of Education announced new initiatives to improve school facilities across the country. treat /treet/ [verb] – to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way The teacher treats all students equally, regardless of their…
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Australia increases visa fees to manage migration surge and enhance education integrity

2024年7月12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。 Have you considered studying abroad? Which country is famous in your country for studying abroad? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or endorsement on a passport, permitting someone to enter and stay in a country for a specific purpose, such as study, work, or tourism She applied for a student visa to study in Australia for the upcoming academic year. instead /in-STED/ [adverb] – in place of; as an alternative or substitute She decided to stay home instead of going to the…
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Australia increases visa fees to manage migration surge and enhance education integrity

2024年7月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rationale /rash-uh-NAL/ [noun] – the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions The rationale behind the new policy was to promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. loophole /LOOP-hohl/ [noun] – a technicality or ambiguity in a law or regulation that allows someone to avoid a certain requirement or restriction The legal team discovered a loophole in the tax code that enabled the company to minimize its taxable income significantly. prerequisite /pri-REK-wuh-zit/ [noun] – something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen Passing the entrance exam…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Iberian lynx and its habitat? How important do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. native /NAY-tiv/ [adjective] – used to refer to plants and animals that grow naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else The kangaroo is native to Australia. endangered /en-DAN-jerd/ [adjective] – animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive The panda is an endangered animal that needs…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reclassify /ree-KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to classify again; especially to change the classification of (something, such as a biological specimen) The scientist decided to reclassify the species after discovering new genetic information. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-ray-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together for a special purpose The students completed a collaborative project in science class. rebound /ree-bound/ [verb] – to have increased or recovered after a period of decline or stagnation After years of decline, the local fish population rebounded following strict conservation measures and community involvement in protecting their natural habitat. stark /stahrk/ [adjective] –…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2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。 What is the Iberian lynx and where does it live? Do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is important? 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。 extinct /ex-TINCT/ [adjective] – no longer in existence; having died out The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct. source /sors/ [noun] – a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained The library is a good source of information for your research project. adult /uh-DULT/ [noun] – a fully…
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Tropical storm Alberto makes landfall, triggering floods and evacuations in Texas and Northern Mexico

2024年6月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. especially /iz-PE-shuh-lee / [adverb] – particularly; more than usual People were advised to take precautions, especially those living near the coast. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] – to become less strong; to diminish in intensity The storm weakened as it moved further inland, causing less damage. caution /KAW-shuhn / [noun] – care taken to avoid danger or mistakes Drivers should exercise caution on wet roads to prevent accidents. readiness /RED-ee-nis / [noun] – the state of being prepared or eager to do something The team showed great readiness for the upcoming competition. heighten /HAHYT-n / [verb] – to…
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Tropical storm Alberto makes landfall, triggering floods and evacuations in Texas and Northern Mexico

2024年6月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a storm? If so, what kind of storm was it and how did it affect you? If not, what do you think it would be like to experience one? What do you know about how storms form? Can you describe the conditions that might lead to the formation of a storm? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flash flood /FLASH fluhd/ [noun] – a sudden and severe flood, typically caused by heavy rain After the heavy rain, a flash flood swept through the village, damaging homes and…
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Intermediate

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