Early humans used bones to make tools 1.5 million years ago
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Early humans used bones to make tools 1.5 million years ago
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scavenged /SKA-vnjd/ [adjective] – collected or obtained from discarded, dead, or abandoned sources He used scavenged materials to build the shelter. carcass /KAHR-kuhs/ [noun] – the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals The vultures circled above the carcasses of animals left behind by the drought. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in a situation where it is not wanted or needed The referee penalized the player for interference during the game. rudimentary /roo-duh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – basic,…
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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts
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 seen butterflies gathering in large groups? Do you think it’s important to protect butterflies? 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。 branch /branch/ [noun] – a part of a tree growing from the trunk, usually holding leaves Birds usually sit on tree branches near lakes. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – an area or a part of a country or the world Fruits from northern regions often taste sweeter. mile /mahyl / [noun] – a unit of distance, approximately 1.6 kilometers Some whales swim thousands of miles each year….
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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [verb] – to gather closely together in a group Tourists cluster near the entrance of the museum, waiting for it to open. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards The farmer owns 50 acres of land where he grows wheat and corn. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people, animals, or things from one place to another The migration of birds to warmer regions happens every autumn. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or other necessities needed for survival Many animals depend on…
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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could fly like a butterfly, where would you go? Why? What do you think butterflies need to survive? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fir /fur/ [noun] – a type of evergreen tree that has flat needles and is commonly used as a Christmas tree In winter, the fir forest looked magical, with snow covering its branches. favorable /FEY-ver-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – beneficial or helping to produce a good result The company expanded its business due to favorable economic conditions. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – naturally existing in a certain place…
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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts
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Bringing back extinct traits with genetic engineering
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an early stage of development in living organisms before birth or hatching Scientists studied embryos of sea turtles to understand how they develop in different temperatures. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the ability to withstand or oppose something Some bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, making treatments less effective. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to moral principles about right and wrong behavior There are ethical concerns about using artificial intelligence in job recruitment. resurrect /rez-uh-REKT/ [verb] – to bring back to life or restore something that has disappeared Historians…
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Bringing back extinct traits with genetic engineering
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) 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。 If you could bring back one extinct animal, what would it be? If you could change one small trait about yourself (like hair color or height), would you do it? 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。 thick /thik/ [adjective] – having a large distance between opposite sides; dense The forest had thick trees that blocked most of the sunlight. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick hair that covers the skin of some animals The cat’s fur was soft and fluffy. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to…
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Bringing back extinct traits with genetic engineering
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could bring back an extinct animal, which one would you choose? Why? If you could change one small trait about yourself (like hair color or height), would you do it? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. woolly /WOOL-ee/ [adjective] – covered with or resembling wool; having a thick, soft, or fluffy texture The sheep had a thick, woolly coat to protect it from the cold winter. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct or disappearing The government is working…
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Bringing back extinct traits with genetic engineering
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