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New Study: New York City Sinking Due to Million-Plus Buildings

2023年7月18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 have many tall buildings in your town or city? Are you interested in visiting New York City to see its tall buildings? 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。 sinking /SING-kuhng/ [adjective] – falling or moving to a lower level The sinking ship was in desperate need of rescue. rise /rahyz / [rahyz ] – to move upwards The sun will rise in the morning, bringing light to the world. flooding /FLUHD-ing/ [noun] – a situation in which an area is covered with water, especially from rain The…
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New Study: New York City Sinking Due to Million-Plus Buildings

2023年7月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been to New York City? If so, what comes to mind when you think about it? Would you like to live or work in New York someday? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The teacher’s instructions were significant in guiding the students through the classroom activities. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens The excessive use of plastic contributes to environmental pollution. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] – to try to deal…
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New Study: New York City Sinking Due to Million-Plus Buildings

2023年7月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person The team must confront the challenges of a tight deadline and limited resources to complete the project. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The icy road conditions pose a danger to drivers. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The success of the project was largely attributed to the dedication and hard work of the team members. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or…
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Rise of highly sensitive parents

2023年7月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned Every human possesses innate abilities and talents that are waiting to be discovered and nurtured through learning and experience. intuition /in-too-ISH-uhn/ [noun] – (knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts Even without concrete evidence, sometimes our intuition can guide us to make the right decisions in uncertain situations. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially…
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Rise of highly sensitive parents

2023年7月15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 you a sensitive person? Do you feel emotions very strongly? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. I noticed a new trend among my classmates: everyone was wearing colorful socks to school. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening The teacher allows students to use their textbooks during the exam. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something…
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Rise of highly sensitive parents

2023年7月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you a sensitive person? Why or why not? What do you think are some common traits or behaviors exhibited by sensitive parents? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast or sudden way The car sped rapidly down the road, making it to the finish line in record time. sensitive /SEN-si-tiv/ [adjective] – easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry Sarah is a sensitive person who often feels deeply moved by the emotions of…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

2023年7月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person After winning the championship, the team’s star player will reign as the best in the league. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change The government’s efforts to promote economic stability resulted in lower unemployment rates and increased investor confidence. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl / [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Every year, on New Year’s Eve, my family and…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

2023年7月14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 heard the term “rhythm” before? Have you considered the impact of rhythm on mental well-being? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time During our nature walk, we discovered a beautiful flower hidden among the tall grass. beat /beet/ [noun] – in music, a regular emphasis, or a place in the music where such an emphasis is expected The drummer played the beat loudly, making everyone in the audience start tapping their…
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