China embarks on gradual retirement age reform to address pension pressures
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China embarks on gradual retirement age reform to address pension pressures
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statutory /STACH-oo-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – decided or controlled by law The statutory requirement for obtaining a driver’s license includes passing both a written and a practical test. alleviate /uh-LEE-vee-eyt/ [verb] – to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe The charity aims to alleviate poverty in the region by providing food and medical supplies to those in need. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – an improvement or change that is made to a particular system, structure, or policy The government is planning to introduce educational reform to improve the quality of teaching in public schools. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective]…
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Anant Ambani’s Wedding draws global icons and political figures
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 attended or heard about a wedding that was particularly extravagant? What might be the significance of a wedding ceremony that involves blessings from global leaders and celebrities? 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。 wedding /WED-ing / [noun] – a marriage ceremony and the festivities associated with it They attended a beautiful wedding ceremony in a church in the countryside. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn / [noun] – a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark an event The town held a big celebration for its anniversary. Mumbai /MUHM-bye /…
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Anant Ambani’s Wedding draws global icons and political figures
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extravagant /ek-STRAV-uh-guhnt/ [adjective] – spending much more money or using many more things than you need to The princess wore an extravagant gown with diamonds and pearls. opulent /OP-pyuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – grand and expensive-looking, showing great wealth The opulent palace was decorated with gold and intricate carvings. constellation /KON-stuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – metaphorically used to describe a collection of prominent or influential figures The conference was a constellation of industry leaders, each shining brightly with innovative ideas and experience. dazzling /DAZ-uh-ling/ [adjective] – extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful The fireworks display was dazzling, with bursts of color…
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Anant Ambani’s Wedding draws global icons and political figures
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Anant Ambani’s Wedding draws global icons and political figures
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Describe an event you’ve attended or heard about that could be considered extravagant. Why do people organize extravagant celebrations? What are the reasons behind spending so much on such events? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. congratulate /CON-grat-yuh-late/ [verb] – to express pleasure to someone for something good that has happened to them We should congratulate Maria on her promotion at work. prime minister /PRYME MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – the leader of the government in some countries The Prime Minister will address the nation tonight about the new policies. lifestyle /LIFE-style/ [noun]…
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Minnesota flooding causes partial dam collapse
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. framework /FRAYM-work/ [noun] – a supporting structure around which something can be built The framework of the new school building was completed last month. deterioration /dih-TEER-ee-uh-RAY-shun/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in condition over time The deterioration of the old bridge made it unsafe to cross. perilous /PER-uh-lus/ [adjective] – full of danger or risk They decided not to venture into the perilous forest alone. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – involving risk or danger The hazardous chemicals required careful handling by trained professionals. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being secure, firm, and reliable…
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Minnesota flooding causes partial dam collapse
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about flooding? How can flooding impact a community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed The hurricane caused widespread destruction in the coastal town, damaging homes and roads. overflowing /oh-ver-FLOH-ing/ [adjective] – (of a container) so full that the contents go over the sides The river was overflowing after the heavy rain, flooding the nearby streets. partial /PAHR-shuhl/ [adjective] – not complete The team made partial progress on the project, but there was still…
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Minnesota flooding causes partial dam collapse
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 know anything about flooding? Can flooding impact a community? 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。 flooding /FLUH-ding/ [noun] – a situation in which an area of land becomes covered with water, especially from rain The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city, making many roads impassable. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially something bad The storm caused many trees to fall, blocking the roads. dam /dam/ [noun] – a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing and to create…
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