Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
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Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would feel like to see a real wolf up close? How do you feel when you hear about animals going extinct? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the preserved remains or traces of ancient animals, plants, or other organisms Scientists discovered fossils of a giant sea turtle in a cave in Mexico. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an early stage of development in animals or humans before birth Doctors monitored the growth of mouse embryos in a special container….
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Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
©(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。 Have you ever seen a wolf in a zoo or movie? Do you think science can help bring back animals from the past? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago; in the near past A new planet was recently discovered by astronomers using a powerful telescope. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a certain weight The baby elephants weigh around 200 pounds each. birth /burth/ [noun] – the act of being born or the beginning of something The birth…
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Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to The new robot is designed to resemble a human child to make it more approachable in classrooms. surrogate /SUR-uh-geyt/ [noun] – a female animal (in this case, a dog) that carries and gives birth to offspring for another individual or species The surrogate gave birth to healthy puppies. improbable /im-PROB-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to happen or be true It’s improbable that the small startup will outperform the tech giant in just one year. superficial /soo-per-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – only concerned with…
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Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future
©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any forces in the universe that might change over time? What do you know about dark energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size, number, or importance The expansion of the city has led to more jobs. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to bring up or cause something to be discussed or considered The new evidence has raised concerns about the safety of the building. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] – to make something weaker or less…
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Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future
©NSF’s NoirLab 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。 Are there forces in the universe that might change over time? Do you know what dark energy is? 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。 make up /meyk-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – Meaning: to combine together to form something The team makes up a group of skilled players. nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – amost, but not quite She nearly won the race. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a thought or suggestion about what to do I have an idea for the project. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a feeling of…
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Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future
©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – not explained or understood; difficult to understand or explain The disappearance of the plane remains mysterious, with no clues found. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly or all the time; never changing The constant noise from the traffic was bothering everyone in the office. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – having a strong influence or effect; very deep The book had a profound effect on my view of life. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible future effect or result of an action or decision The new law has serious implications…
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Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future
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“A Minecraft movie” opens with record-breaking success, reviving 2025 box office
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“A Minecraft Movie” opens with record-breaking success, reviving 2025 box office
©(Warner Bros. Pictures 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。 Have you ever watched a movie based on a video game? Can you name one game character you would like to see in a movie? 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。 huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The new amusement park caused a huge increase in tourism over the summer. internationally /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in or to many countries around the world The singer became famous internationally after her hit single topped charts in several countries. success /suhk-SES/ [noun]…
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