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Fascinating world of underwater and deep sea tourism

2023年9月10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 ever gone on a deep-sea diving excursion for tourism purposes? Do you believe deep-sea tourism can contribute to a better understanding of marine life? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation Tourism is the act of traveling to different places for leisure and exploring new cultures and attractions. peace /pees/ [noun] – the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or…
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The amazing floating highway: A journey like no other

2023年9月7日

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©Johnny Stockshooter/Alamy 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 already seen a floating highway? Is a floating highway a type of transportation infrastructure built above water bodies? 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。 sparkling /SPAHRK-ling/ [adjective] – shining brightly with flashes of light or reflecting light in a glittering or shimmering way The stars in the night sky were sparkling, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing view for everyone to admire. engineering /en-juh-NEER-ing/ [noun] – the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such…
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The amazing floating highway: A journey like no other

2023年9月7日

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©Johnny Stockshooter/Alamy Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The students stood in awe-inspiring silence as they gazed at the breathtaking sunset, painting the sky with vibrant hues of orange, pink, and gold. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The young gymnast’s graceful backflip was a remarkable feat that left the audience amazed and inspired. coral reef /KAWR-uhl reef/ [noun] – an area of coral, the top of which can sometimes be seen just above the ocean During their snorkeling…
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The amazing floating highway: A journey like no other

2023年9月7日

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©Johnny Stockshooter/Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a floating highway, and how does it differ from traditional highways built on land? What are the potential benefits of constructing a floating highway? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overseas /oh-ver-SEEZ/ [adjective] – in, from, or to other countries Last summer, my cousin had an exciting adventure when she traveled overseas to visit her grandmother in a faraway country. stunning /STUHN-ing/ [adjective] – extremely beautiful or attractive: During our school trip to the national park, we were all amazed by the stunning view of the mountains…
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Ocean warming surges in UK and Ireland

2023年9月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mortality /mawr-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular period of time The heatwave in the ocean led to a high mortality rate among coral reefs, causing widespread damage to the marine ecosystem. coastline /KOHST-lahyn/ [noun] – the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on a map Tourists flock to the sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coastline every summer. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this The strong winds will…
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Ocean warming surges in UK and Ireland

2023年9月6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 feel extreme temperatures or weather conditions in your surroundings? Does climate change have any impact on wildlife and ecosystems? 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove or say that something is true The weather report confirms that it will rain today. reduced /ruh-DOOST/ [adjective] – less than before or less than usual I have a reduced amount of homework today, so I can relax. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as…
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Beginner

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Ocean warming surges in UK and Ireland

2023年9月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does the term “climate change” mean to you? What are examples of climate change phenomena that you are familiar with? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount The research findings significantly contributed to our understanding of the disease. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening Swimming in rough waters poses a risk to inexperienced swimmers. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The extreme heatwave caused discomfort and…
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Intermediate

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