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Brazilian woman seeks recognition as world’s oldest person
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. validity /vuh-LID-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being valid, sound, or legally acceptable The validity of the research findings was questioned after inconsistencies were discovered. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to openly resist or challenge something or someone The new technology aims to defy traditional methods by introducing an innovative approach to learning. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to change or fail; steady and secure Her condition became stable after receiving the prescribed treatment from the doctor. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the length or duration of life Advances in healthcare have significantly contributed to human longevity…
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Brazilian woman seeks recognition as world’s oldest person
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 imagined living to be over 100 years old? Would you want to know the secret to living a very long life? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired The storm destroyed several houses in the coastal town. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of noticing or focusing on someone or something The new policy drew attention from both parents and teachers. application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a formal request for…
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Brazilian woman seeks recognition as world’s oldest person
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could live to be very old, what would you want to do with all that time? Imagine meeting someone who is over 100 years old. What questions would you want to ask them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. claim /kleym/ [noun] – an assertion of something as a fact, typically without proof or evidence The author’s claim of having written the best-selling novel was later verified by official sales records. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the state of being away or not present The absence of clear directions led…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
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 interruption This is her third consecutive win in the competition. demographic /dem-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of populations The demographic trends show an aging population in many countries. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a bad situation or problem worse The heavy rainfall will exacerbate the flood situation in the area. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given by a government to reduce the cost of goods or services Farmers receive a subsidy to help them during the drought season. stagnation /stag-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
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。 Which do you think is easier to live in, a big city or a small town? Can a country’s economy face challenges if there are fewer young people and more elderly individuals? 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in numbers, quality, or importance The decline in the forest population worries scientists. nation /NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a country or a group of people with a shared government, culture, or language Japan is a nation known for its technology. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – a…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes a population to decrease in a country? How might fewer young people and more elderly people affect a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully or notice something, especially to learn about it Scientists observe animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior. prioritization /prahy-OR-uh-tuh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of deciding which tasks or goals are most important Time management requires proper prioritization of tasks. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something, often…
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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges
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