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The natural “medication for the soul” of Greenland

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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 enjoy spending time in nature? Have you ever gone on a hike in the mountains? 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。 power /POU-er / [noun] – ability to control people and events The leader had the power to make decisions for the entire group. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence Jane had a positive attitude toward her new job, and she was eager to learn and make new friends. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of…
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The natural “medication for the soul” of Greenland

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite outdoor activity to do in nature? Could you tell me about it? Do you enjoy going for walks or hikes in the forest? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remedy /REM-i-dee / [noun] – a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty When I have a headache, I usually take aspirin as a remedy to make the pain go away. boost /boost/ [verb] – to increase or improve something Drinking orange juice can help boost your immune…
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The natural “medication for the soul” of Greenland

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /pREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often The use of smartphones is prevalent among teenagers, as they are constantly seen browsing social media and texting their friends. kayaking /KAHY-ak-ing/ [noun] – the activity of traveling in a kayak Last weekend, I went kayaking with my family, and it was a thrilling experience paddling along the river, enjoying the scenery, and feeling the cool breeze on my face. inhabit /in-HAB-it / [verb] – to live in a place The dense forest is home to a variety of animals that inhabit the area, including deer,…
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Iran: The surprising origins of the postal service

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. postal /POHS-tl/ [adjective] – relating to mail or to the public service that collects and delivers the mail I received a postal package from my friend who lives in another city, and it contained a birthday present for me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find someone or something that was lost I tried to trace my steps back to the store where I bought my wallet, but I couldn’t remember the exact route I took. empire /EM-pahyuhr/ [noun] – a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country The ancient Roman Empire was…
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Iran: The surprising origins of the postal service

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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 sent a letter or package through a postal service? Have you ever used a postal service to receive a package or letter from someone else? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time My grandma showed me an ancient coin that she found in her…
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Iran: The surprising origins of the postal service

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever sent a letter or a postcard to someone? Could you tell me about it? Do you think postal services will become less important in the future with the rise of digital communication? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning or cause of something The origin of the universe is a fascinating topic to explore in science class. institution /in-sti-TOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society…
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The increasing popularity of “Relaxed Minimalism”

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simplicity /sim-PLIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being simple The simplicity of the design made it easy for even the most inexperienced users to operate the software. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – made to be thrown away after use It’s important to reduce the amount of disposable plastic that we use, as it takes hundreds of years to decompose and can harm the environment. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being stable The company’s success can be attributed to the stability of its management team, which has remained largely unchanged for many years. bland /bland/ [adjective]…
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