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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

Glacier

©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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Expert

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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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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges

2024年3月18日

China

©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Housing regulations can hinder the progression of ambitious development projects. insecurity /in-si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or lack of confidence in oneself or about a particular situation The economic instability heightened insecurity among investors, causing hesitation in the market. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse The government’s timely intervention prevented the financial…
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges

2024年3月18日

China

©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do you think people face when it comes to finding homes or places to live? What factors do you consider before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl / [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something She struggled to meet her deadlines amidst a heavy workload at the office. debt /det/ [noun] – something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the…
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China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges

2024年3月18日

China

©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang 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 it easy to find a house or home in your country? Do you consider various factors before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? 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。 builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings The builder constructed a new house in the neighborhood. owe /oh/ [verb] – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done…
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