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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25日

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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 of or experienced any significant changes in crop production due to weather conditions? Have you ever heard about El Niño and its influence on agricultural activities? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Overcoming obstacles in life is a significant challenge that helps in personal growth. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services…
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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What knowledge do you have about the term ‘El Niño’? What plants or crops are your country known for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting them, or the crops that are cut and collected During autumn, farmers begin the harvest of ripe fruits and vegetables from their fields. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone…
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Brazilian drought impacts fertilizer sales and global agriculture

2024年3月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action The executive made strategic decisions to steer the company towards growth. drought /drout/ [noun] – long period when there is little or no rain The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread agricultural losses. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain The financial market faced uncertainty following unexpected regulatory changes. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Amid…
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Thai rice fields blossom into whimsical cat art, attracting tourists and transforming agriculture

2024年3月23日

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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar 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 the concept of farming? Have you ever come across farming that involves the arts? 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。 approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something His approach to problem-solving involves careful analysis and creative thinking. cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society The festival showcased various cultural performances from around the world. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas The artist’s creative use of colors…
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Thai rice fields blossom into whimsical cat art, attracting tourists and transforming agriculture

2024年3月23日

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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What images or ideas come to mind when you hear the words “farming” or “agriculture”? How do you think farming relates to the arts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – varied or different The restaurant offered a diverse menu, featuring dishes from various cuisines around the world. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the practice or work of farming Sustainable agriculture aims to balance food production with environmental stewardship. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [noun] – power to attract, please, or stimulate the mind of someone The novel’s universal themes…
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Thai rice fields blossom into whimsical cat art, attracting tourists and transforming agriculture

2024年3月23日

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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategically /struh-TEE-jik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that helps to achieve a plan, for example, in business or politics The detective strategically placed hidden cameras to monitor the suspect’s movements without being detected. province /PROV-ins / [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws The quaint village is nestled in the province of Tuscany, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and vineyards. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in the appearance…
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Cyclone Jasper brings floods and crocodile sightings to Australia’s northeast

2024年3月22日

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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS 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 The heavy traffic can sometimes hinder our daily commute, causing delays. grim /grim/ [adjective] – extremely bad, worrying, or without hope The news about the economic downturn painted a grim picture of the job market for recent graduates. drain /dreyn/ [noun] – a pipe or channel designed to carry away excess liquid, typically rainwater, from an area, preventing flooding or water accumulation. The rainwater quickly disappeared down the storm drain as the city’s…
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