The renaissance of lost rivers reveals the city’s hidden past
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The renaissance of lost rivers reveals the city’s hidden past
©Michael Shorey/Enfield Council 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 hidden rivers a natural phenomenon found in various parts of the world? Do hidden rivers hold cultural and historical significance in certain regions? 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。 hidden /HID-n/ [adjective] – not easy to find The hidden key was discovered under the mat, allowing us to unlock the mysterious chest in the attic. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful, quiet, and without worry After taking deep breaths and counting to ten, Maria felt calm and relaxed before her important presentation at school. tunnel /TUHN-l…
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The renaissance of lost rivers reveals the city’s hidden past
©Michael Shorey/Enfield Council Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concealed /kuhn-SEELD/ [adjective] – kept hidden or where it cannot easily be seen While exploring the ancient ruins, the archaeologists stumbled upon a concealed chamber filled with mysterious artifacts, hinting at a long-lost civilization. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden During their science project, the students conducted experiments to uncover the hidden factors affecting plant growth, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject. akin /uh-KIN/ [adjective] – having some of the same qualities The relationship between a teacher and their students is akin to that between a guide…
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The renaissance of lost rivers reveals the city’s hidden past
©Michael Shorey/Enfield Council Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of the term “lost rivers”? What do you think it means? Can you think of any reasons why a city might have lost rivers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The hidden treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree in the enchanted forest. inhabitant /in-HAB-i-tuhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place In the small village, each inhabitant knew their…
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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something The boundary between the ocean and the sky seemed to disappear as the sun set in a blaze of orange and red. crave /kreyv / [verb] – to have a very strong feeling of wanting something After a long day of school, I always crave a big slice of pizza to satisfy my hunger. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The government is taking strong measures to combat the…
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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world
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。 Is the traditional office model still the most common way of working? Are there benefits to working remotely or from home? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening My teacher will allow us to use our calculators during the math test. lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it There is a lack of chairs in the classroom, so some…
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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like working in the office? Why or why not? What do you know about the hybrid work model? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance We took a trip to a remote island where there were no roads or cars, and we had to walk or take a boat to get around. combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group In cooking class, we learned how to combine different ingredients like…
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
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 heard of the term “ultra-low-carbon lifestyle” before? Do you think it’s important to live a lifestyle that has a low carbon footprint? 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。 headline /HED-lahyn/ [noun] – a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio I always read the headline of the news first to know what the article is about. choice /chois/ [noun] – the range of…
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grapple /GRAP-uhl/ [verb] – to fight, especially in order to win something During the debate, the candidates tried to grapple with the complex issues facing the country, but their arguments often seemed simplistic and incomplete. ultra /UHL-truh/ [prefix] – extreme or extremely My friend is an ultramarathon runner, which means she can run distances longer than a regular marathon, often up to 100 miles. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree. To minimize the risk of getting sunburned, you should wear sunscreen and avoid spending too much time in…
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