The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl / [adjectvive] – firmly fixed or not likely to move or change After completing the repair work, the engineer checked to ensure that the structure was stable enough to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something The lack of funding is at the core of the problem. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports something As an advocate for human rights, the lawyer has spent countless hours fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If a reason, argument, etc….
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change
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。 Should every human being have the right to a healthy and safe environment? Should governments take responsibility for addressing climate change and protecting the environment? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family My grandmother and I have a big age difference; we belong to different generations. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the…
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Why keeping and caring for plants is healthy
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – used only for one particular purpose or job The non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children by providing access to education and resources. Gen Z /JEN ZEE/ [noun] – a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the late 1990s and early 2000s Gen Z is the group of people born after 1997, and they use a lot of technology and social media. self-care /self-kair / [noun] – the practice of caring for yourself when you are sick or to stop yourself from…
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Why keeping and caring for plants is healthy
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 indoor plants? Are you at peace when surrounded by plants at 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。 escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from something, or to avoid something The thief managed to escape from the police station by breaking a window. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to feel close to someone or have a good relationship with them She has the ability to connect with different kinds of people. appearance /uh-PEER-uhns/ [noun] – the way a person or thing looks or seems to other…
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Why keeping and caring for plants is healthy
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your favorite outdoor activities or hobbies? Could you tell me about them? Do you like gardening? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take over /TEYK-oh-ver / [phrasal verb] – to begin to have control of something The new CEO plans to implement changes that will take over the company’s outdated systems and improve its competitiveness. gardening /GARHD-ning/ [gerund] – the job or activity of working in a garden, growing and taking care of the plants, and keeping it attractive Jane loves spending her…
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey
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。 How do you prepare for natural disasters? What natural disasters hit your country? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results The mayor declared a state of emergency. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Effective communication is essential in building strong relationships, both personally and professionally. kit /kit/ [noun] – a set of things, such as tools or clothes, used…
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Cornwall-based disaster relief organization to assist victims in Turkey
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do earthquakes happen in your country? How are buildings in your country designed to protect themselves against earthquakes? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragic /TRAJ-ik/ [adjective] – very sad, often involving death and suffering This novel has such a tragic end. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction She has received a response from that college regarding her application. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning She created the initial version of her plans. harm /hahrm/ [verb] – to hurt someone or damage something A…
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