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Cyclone Jasper brings floods and crocodile sightings to Australia’s northeast

2024年3月22日

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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might happen to a community or area if it experiences a flood? How do you think residents in a flood-prone region prepare for and cope with the challenges of floods? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaos /KEY-os/ [noun] – a state of total confusion with no order The surprise party threw the room into chaos as guests shouted and balloons flew in every direction. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not…
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Cyclone Jasper brings floods and crocodile sightings to Australia’s northeast

2024年3月22日

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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS 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 heard about a flood before? Do you know what happens during a flood? 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。 difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the fact that it is not easy to do or understand Learning a new language can be a significant difficulty for some people. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results The hospital declared an emergency when they received a large…
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Britain contemplates a social media crackdown for under-16s amid growing concerns

2024年3月20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。 Do you always use social media to share personal updates or experiences with friends and family? Is there strict regulation of social media use in your country? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [verb] – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount As the weekend approaches, people plan various activities to enjoy their time off. broad /brawd/ [adjective] – very wide The museum’s collection is broad, featuring art from various cultures and time periods. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the…
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Britain contemplates a social media crackdown for under-16s amid growing concerns

2024年3月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “social media”? Can you think of any examples or ways people might use it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way The company plans to establish a new policy to promote eco-friendly practices in the workplace. consideration /kuhn-sid-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the act of thinking about something carefully Before making a decision, it’s important to take various considerations into…
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Britain contemplates a social media crackdown for under-16s amid growing concerns

2024年3月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started The marathon runner gained momentum as she approached the finish line. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system The company announced the implementation of a new policy to improve workplace diversity. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt / [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad Efforts are underway to eradicate the invasive species threatening the local ecosystem. crackdown /KRAK-doun/ [noun] – a situation in which someone starts to deal with…
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice

2024年3月19日

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©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know or think about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? In what way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – fast or sudden She made a rapid decision to accept the job offer without much deliberation. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The professor linked various concepts to illustrate the broader theory. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden,…
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice

2024年3月19日

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©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The company achieved an unprecedented level of success with its latest product launch. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers in the region struggled to cope with the prolonged drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The company’s profits began to diminish after the economic downturn. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of water…
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Switzerland’s glaciers rapidly lose ice

2024年3月19日

Glacier

©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS 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 already know or have thoughts about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She consulted with an expert to get advice on her legal situation. due to /doo too/ [prepositional phrase] – because of The decline in biodiversity is due to habitat destruction and pollution. extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] – something that is additional, beyond what…
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