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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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Rare snow blankets southern China amidst freezing northern temperatures

2024年3月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What thoughts or feelings come to mind when you imagine a place that rarely sees snow suddenly being covered in a blanket of snow? How do you think the daily routines and activities of people in a region unaccustomed to snow might be impacted by the occurrence of rare snowfall? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. failure /FEYL-yer / [noun] – the fact of someone or something not succeeding The student felt a deep sense of failure when she couldn’t solve the math problem. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling that…
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Rare snow blankets southern China amidst freezing northern temperatures

2024年3月26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 ever seen snow? Do you believe that a blanket of snow is something that doesn’t happen very often? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The team addressed the critical issue of communication breakdowns during the project. historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be important in history The museum displayed a historic collection of artifacts dating back to the 18th century. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl / [noun] – a special day or period,…
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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25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 or experienced any significant changes in crop production due to weather conditions? Have you ever heard about El Niño and its influence on agricultural activities? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Overcoming obstacles in life is a significant challenge that helps in personal growth. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services…
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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What knowledge do you have about the term ‘El Niño’? What plants or crops are your country known for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting them, or the crops that are cut and collected During autumn, farmers begin the harvest of ripe fruits and vegetables from their fields. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone…
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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action The executive made strategic decisions to steer the company towards growth. drought /drout/ [noun] – long period when there is little or no rain The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread agricultural losses. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain The financial market faced uncertainty following unexpected regulatory changes. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Amid…
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