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Auto mechanics student faces life-threatening situation as vehicle accelerates uncontrollably to 120 mph in Minnesota

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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。 Can you give one common cause of road accidents? Are seatbelt use, speed limits, and traffic lights effective in preventing road accidents? 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。 incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, especially one that is unusual or interesting An incident at school made everyone worried. quiet /KWAHY-it/ [adjective] – making little or no noise The quiet library helps students focus on their work. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or interest about something There is concern about the weather for the trip. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/…
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Belgian researchers study impact of climate change on pear farming in 2040 simulation

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What fruit do you wish your country could grow, and why do you think it would be beneficial? What possible effects of climate change could impact the crops or produce in farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen The glass is transparent, so we can see the beautiful garden outside. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting…
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Belgian researchers study impact of climate change on pear farming in 2040 simulation

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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 like pears? Do you think climate change will affect fruit production in your country? 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。 set up /SET-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to establish or arrange something for a particular purpose They plan to set up a new recycling program in the neighborhood. flood /fluhd/ [noun] – a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry The heavy rain caused floods in several parts of the city. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that reduces the value or usefulness…
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Belgian researchers study impact of climate change on pear farming in 2040 simulation

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dome /dohm/ [noun] – a rounded or spherical structure, often used to cover a space or area A large dome covered the stadium, protecting fans from the rain. orchard /AWR-cherd/ [noun] – a piece of land where fruit trees are grown The family picked apples from the orchard during the fall harvest. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The region experienced severe droughts, affecting crop production. simulated /SI-myuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – made to look like or have the features of something else The scientists conducted experiments in a simulated…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? What are some possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to change or correct something, often to improve it Students need to revise their homework before turning it in. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority The school has a regulation about wearing uniforms every day. livelihood /LAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – a means of securing the necessities of life;…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

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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 governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? Are there possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc. The school has a new rule about cell phones. agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept something They all agree that the movie was fun. related /ri-LEY-tid/ [adjective] – connected or having some…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. convention /kuhn-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a large formal meeting of people who do something as a job or have a similar interest The teachers attended a convention to discuss new education strategies. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset or annoyed because of the inability to achieve something She felt frustration when the computer crashed before she saved her work. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town The small, rural village had only one school and a few shops. lobbyist /LOB-ee-ist/ [noun] – someone who tries…
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