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©REUTERS/Hannah McKay 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 like wearing luxury items such as diamonds? Is sustainability significant in the products you purchase or use daily? 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。 luxury /LUHK-shuh-ree/ [adjective] – high-quality and expensive items or products, especially in the context of jewelry, which is typically associated with elegance, sophistication, and exclusivity The luxury car gleamed under the showroom lights, its sleek design promising speed and comfort to a discerning buyer. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people…
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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 or read about situations where a specific crop’s production decreased due to unfavorable weather conditions or water scarcity? Are there any particular crops or agricultural products that your region or country is known for producing? 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。 drop /drop/ [noun] – a reduction in the amount or level of something The sudden drop in temperature caused concern among farmers about their crop yields. crop /krop/ [noun] – a plant such as a grain, vegetable, or fruit grown in large amounts on a…
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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 coffee production and supply really important for your country’s economy or farming? Are there specific places known for growing coffee 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory The automotive industry experienced significant growth due to advancements in technology and increased consumer demand for electric vehicles. demand /dih-MAND/ [verb] – to require or insist on something being provided or fulfilled The school demands that all students submit…
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