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Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

2024年12月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens to animals that are endangered? What might happen if an endangered species disappears? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct Some animals are endangered because their habitats are disappearing. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an event where two things crash into each other There was a collision between two cars on the highway. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which animals or plants produce offspring The reproduction of many animals happens in the spring. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task…
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Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

2024年12月27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。 Are animals that are endangered at risk of disappearing? Can the disappearance of an endangered species cause problems? 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。 individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, considered separately from others Each individual whale has unique markings. trapped /trapt/ [adjective] – unable to move or escape The trapped bird couldn’t escape from the net. survey /sur-VEY/ [noun] – an investigation or examination conducted to gather information The team completed a survey to measure the health of the forest. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very…
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Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

2024年12月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critically /KRIT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is extremely important or serious, especially in terms of survival or condition The patient was critically ill and needed immediate attention. sighting /SAI-tuhng/ [noun] – the action of seeing something, especially something unusual or rare The sighting of the rare bird excited everyone at the park. aerial /AIR-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to the air or atmosphere, or done from the air The aerial view of the city was breathtaking. entanglement /en-TANG-guhl-muhnt/ [noun] – the state of being caught or twisted in something The fisherman struggled with the entanglement…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

2024年12月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eco-friendly /ee-koh-FREND-lee/ [adjective] – designed to have little or no damaging effect on the environment Using bicycles instead of cars is an eco-friendly way to travel short distances. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something The national flag symbolizes unity and pride for the country’s people. punctuality /puhngk-choo-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being on time Employers value punctuality because it shows responsibility and respect for others’ time. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more current or suitable for the present The modernization of the library included adding computers and digital resources. complement…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

2024年12月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about high-speed trains? What are the advantages of using trains compared to cars or airplanes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The company uses sustainable materials to make their products. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem The school started an initiative to plant trees in the playground. modernize /MOD-er-nahyz/ [verb] – to make something more modern…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

2024年12月26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。 Do you know about high-speed trains? Are there advantages to using trains compared to cars or airplanes? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system or process for providing something, like transportation, for people The restaurant offers great service to its customers. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative I have the option to take the bus or walk. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to the beach was long but fun. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb]…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There was a surge in online sales during the holiday season. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting She made a notable contribution to the project’s success. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a distinct part or subdivision of a society, economy, or activity The technology sector has seen significant growth over the past decade. intriguing /uhn-TREE-guhng/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The scientist made an intriguing discovery about the behavior of the species. demure /dih-MYOOR/…
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Google’s 2024 “Year in Search” shows global trends and insights

2024年12月16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。 Do you always use Google? Do people in your country use any search engines more than Google? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject or theme of discussion or interest The main topic of the meeting was the upcoming product launch. championship /CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ [noun] – a contest or series of contests to determine the best in a particular field He won the tennis championship last year. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the content or activities that are intended to amuse or engage people Many people…
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