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The impact of climate films on society

2023年1月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. representation /rep-ri-zen-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of including different types of people, for example in movies, politics, or sports, so that all different groups are represented The NBA has long had a limited representation of players from Latin America. fictional /FIK-shuhn-l/ [adjective] – relating to or occurring in fiction; invented for the purposes of fiction. Holmes is a popular fictional character. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – not seen, happening, or experienced often Red squirrels are uncommon in England. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events It’s difficult to construct a…
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The impact of climate films on society

2023年1月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite show on TV? Could you tell me about it? Do you watch shows that are related to the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – the way in which something is done The manner of presentation is highly important. disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. sweat /swet / [noun] – the clear, salty liquid that you pass…
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The impact of climate films on society

2023年1月11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 like thrillers? How is the weather today in your area? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Environmental problems directly affect the quality of people’s lives. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected things or devices that operate together Our operating system can now interconnect with other networks. scientist /SAYH-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences A scientist must produce evidence in support of a theory. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

2023年1月7日

Impressive winter morning in Carpathian mountains with snow covered fir trees. Colorful outdoor scene, Happy New Year celebration concept. Artistic style post processed photo.

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。 What is your favorite season? Do you like warm weather? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature is high today. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else This house has only had one previous owner. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same All the buildings here look quite similar. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The accident…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

2023年1月7日

Impressive winter morning in Carpathian mountains with snow covered fir trees. Colorful outdoor scene, Happy New Year celebration concept. Artistic style post processed photo.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective] – an all-time high, low, best, etc. is the highest, lowest, best, etc. level that has ever been The price of wheat has now reached an all-time low. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else The European and Asian situations are not directly comparable. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small The last five years have seen a deficit in the trade balance. human-induced /HYOO-muhn-in-DOOST/ [noun] – conditions that have been influenced by human activities Human-induced global…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

2023年1月7日

Impressive winter morning in Carpathian mountains with snow covered fir trees. Colorful outdoor scene, Happy New Year celebration concept. Artistic style post processed photo.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was the hottest temperature recorded in your country? What is the best place to visit in your country during the winter season? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer This winter has been the coldest on record. average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual A male tiger has an average weight of 200 kilograms. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] –…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

2022年12月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship has a cargo of about 200 tons. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The disease is spreading with alarming rapidity. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any problems. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The country is in transition from an agricultural to an industrial society. alternate /AWL-ter-nit/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

2022年12月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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