Snake season starts early as unusually high temperatures hit Australia
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Snake season starts early as unusually high temperatures hit Australia
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 encountered a snake? Do you think all snakes have venom? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger in amount or size Eating healthy foods can help you increase your energy and feel better. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking about and talking about The issue of climate change is a global concern that affects everyone on the planet. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – quiet or peaceful period or situation Sitting by the beach…
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Snake season starts early as unusually high temperatures hit Australia
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make something happen The teacher’s enthusiasm and encouragement prompt students to actively participate in class discussions. reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – an animal that produces eggs and uses the heat of the sun to keep its blood warm The lizard basked in the sun, a typical behavior for a reptile, to regulate its body temperature. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase The surge in demand for the new product exceeded all expectations, leading to a shortage in supplies. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] – to avoid doing or stop yourself…
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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower
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 visited or seen a tall tower in person? Can you think of any famous towers from around the world? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood or resembling wood in appearance or texture The table in the kitchen is made of wooden planks. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose, usually involving a team of people and a set timeframe The construction project will create many job opportunities in the area. step /step/…
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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited or seen a tall tower in person? If so, where was it, and what do you remember about it? Can you think of any famous towers from around the world? What do you know about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tower /TOU-er/ [noun] – a tall, narrow structure that often stands alone and is used for various purposes, such as observation, communication, or housing The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a…
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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge, brink, or threshold of something. She stood on the verge of tears after hearing the sad news. fusion /FYOO-zhuhn / [noun] – the process of combining two or more things to create something new or different The fusion of art and technology resulted in amazing visual effects in the movie. realization /ree-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of understanding or becoming aware of something, often a fact or an idea Her realization that she had left her keys at home came too late. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that is prepared…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about ‘viruses’? Can you think of any historical examples where viruses have significantly impacted human populations or ecosystems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The national park boasts extensive forests, rivers, and hiking trails for visitors to explore. calmly /KAHM-lee/ [adverb] – in a peaceful, quiet way and without worry or extreme emotion Despite the chaos around them, she handled the situation calmly and with grace. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The sudden outbreak of the flu led to a surge in hospital admissions. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The construction project is underway and expected to be completed by next year. succumb /suh-KUHM/ [verb] – to give in, yield, or surrender to something, often a force, temptation, or pressure Despite his best efforts, he eventually succumbed to the temptation and ate the entire cake. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala
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 any recent outbreaks of viral diseases in the news? Have you ever been vaccinated against a specific viral disease? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The historic district of the city…
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