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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower

2023年11月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited or seen a tall tower in person? If so, where was it, and what do you remember about it? Can you think of any famous towers from around the world? What do you know about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tower /TOU-er/ [noun] – a tall, narrow structure that often stands alone and is used for various purposes, such as observation, communication, or housing The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a…
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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower

2023年11月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge, brink, or threshold of something. She stood on the verge of tears after hearing the sad news. fusion /FYOO-zhuhn / [noun] – the process of combining two or more things to create something new or different The fusion of art and technology resulted in amazing visual effects in the movie. realization /ree-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of understanding or becoming aware of something, often a fact or an idea Her realization that she had left her keys at home came too late. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that is prepared…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about ‘viruses’? Can you think of any historical examples where viruses have significantly impacted human populations or ecosystems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The national park boasts extensive forests, rivers, and hiking trails for visitors to explore. calmly /KAHM-lee/ [adverb] – in a peaceful, quiet way and without worry or extreme emotion Despite the chaos around them, she handled the situation calmly and with grace. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling…
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Intermediate

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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The sudden outbreak of the flu led to a surge in hospital admissions. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The construction project is underway and expected to be completed by next year. succumb /suh-KUHM/ [verb] – to give in, yield, or surrender to something, often a force, temptation, or pressure Despite his best efforts, he eventually succumbed to the temptation and ate the entire cake. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2023年11月16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 heard of any recent outbreaks of viral diseases in the news? Have you ever been vaccinated against a specific viral disease? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The historic district of the city…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

2023年11月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without an interruption She attended three consecutive meetings, one right after the other, without a break. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The rapid technological advancements of this century are truly unprecedented in human history. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than Her dedication and hard work allowed her to surpass her own expectations and achieve great success. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

2023年11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 come across the term “global heat” before? Do you think global heat can affect the weather in different countries? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in the tropical rainforest is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall. heat /heet / [noun] – the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something The heat of the summer made everyone long for a refreshing swim in the pool. average /AV-er-ij/…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

2023年11月12日

extreme heat

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is meant by “extremely hot weather”? How do you think it can impact people and the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The extreme heat during the summer made it challenging to spend time outdoors. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special, and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The young artist’s talent was truly remarkable; her paintings captured the essence of nature with extraordinary detail and beauty. deadly /DED-lee/ [adjective] – likely to cause death Venomous…
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Intermediate

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