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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

2025年8月22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 had a pet at home? Do you think animals should have a safe place during emergencies? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that separates two countries or places Many people crossed the border to enter the country. leave /leev/ [verb] – to go away from a place The students had to leave the classroom early. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening The hikers were in danger because of the storm. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] –…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

2025年8月22日

pet

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had to leave home quickly, what is one thing you would bring with you? What do you think animals feel when they are left alone in a new place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a fight or war between two or more groups or countries News reports talked about the conflict in the northern region. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something clearly and officially The manager stated the rules at the beginning of the meeting. welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to say…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

2025年8月22日

pet

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to leave a place because it is dangerous People had to evacuate the airport after a fire alarm went off. alleviate /uh-LEE-vee-eyt/ [verb] – to make something less painful, difficult, or severe The new support program will help alleviate stress for workers. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a strong feeling of worry, sadness, or pain The family showed signs of distress after losing their home. gratitude /GRAT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling of being thankful We want to express our gratitude for your help during the event. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing or depending…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

2025年8月17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 visited a farm? Have you ever tried a kind of milk that is not from a cow? 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。 clean /kleen/ [adjective] – free from dirt, dust, or harmful things The hospital has clean rooms for patients. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in the summer. liter /LEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit for measuring liquid The tank holds 20 liters of water. hire /HAHY-er/ [verb] – to give…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

2025年8月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some ways to keep food clean and safe before it is sold? What kind of jobs do you think a large farm can give to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – a business or place where milk and milk products are produced or sold The local dairy expanded its product line to include butter and cream for nearby towns. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the medical care and treatment of animals The zoo hired more veterinary experts to monitor the health of its…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

2025年8月17日

camels-3714257_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of a whole Only a fraction of the donated clothes were given to the people in need. untapped /un-TAPT/ [adjective] – not used yet or not developed The company is looking for untapped markets in small towns to sell their products. sectoral /SEK-tuh-ruhl/ [adjective] – related to a specific part or division of a country’s economy or activity Sectoral growth in tourism has helped create more jobs in the region. intolerance /in-TOL-er-uhns/ [noun] – a medical condition where the body cannot process certain foods or substances His lactose intolerance…
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the world will look like in the future if the weather gets hotter? What do you think people can do to make the air and water cleaner? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legal /LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – related to the law or rules made by a government The company gave legal advice to workers about their rights. inaction /in-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of doing nothing or not taking action, especially when action is needed The manager’s inaction caused the project to be delayed….
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment or action made to correct a wrong or damage, especially between countries or groups The company offered reparations to local farmers after polluting their water supply. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to human existence or survival, especially when under serious threat Scientists warned that nuclear war poses an existential threat to humanity. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by a person or group against another The company faced several lawsuits after releasing unsafe products. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to…
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