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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent
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 an interruption She attended three consecutive meetings, one right after the other, without a break. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The rapid technological advancements of this century are truly unprecedented in human history. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than Her dedication and hard work allowed her to surpass her own expectations and achieve great success. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent
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 come across the term “global heat” before? Do you think global heat can affect the weather in different countries? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in the tropical rainforest is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall. heat /heet / [noun] – the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something The heat of the summer made everyone long for a refreshing swim in the pool. average /AV-er-ij/…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is meant by “extremely hot weather”? How do you think it can impact people and the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The extreme heat during the summer made it challenging to spend time outdoors. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special, and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The young artist’s talent was truly remarkable; her paintings captured the essence of nature with extraordinary detail and beauty. deadly /DED-lee/ [adjective] – likely to cause death Venomous…
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Abu Dhabi to introduce thrilling white-water rafting in Al Ain
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Abu Dhabi to introduce thrilling white-water rafting in Al Ain
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。 Are you familiar with white-water rafting? Would you like to go on a white-water rafting adventure? 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。 major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type The company made a major announcement about its plans for expansion. transform /trans-FAWRM/ [verb] – to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one…
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Abu Dhabi to introduce thrilling white-water rafting in Al Ain
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing construction on campus is part of a long-term plan to expand facilities and accommodate the growing student population. span /span/ [verb] – to extend or reach over The highway system was designed to span the entire country, enabling efficient transportation across vast distances. recreational /rek-ree-EY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and picnicking. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing…
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Abu Dhabi to introduce thrilling white-water rafting in Al Ain
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is white-water rafting? What other extreme sports do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thrill /thril/ [noun] – a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant Skydiving offers an adrenaline-pumping thrill as you freefall through the air before opening the parachute. paradise /PAR-uh-dahys/ [noun] – a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be The lush green valleys and majestic mountains of the countryside make it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – If…
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