Monthly Archive: April 2025

Ancient jawbone found in Taiwan linked to Denisovans, expanding understanding of early human migration

2025年4月28日

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©Takumi Tsutaya via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – something that is difficult to understand or explain; unknown or secret The forest was dark and mysterious, making me feel uneasy. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something that was not known before The scientist made an important discovery about the behavior of the fish. geographical /jee-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the physical features of the earth and its environment The map shows the geographical location of all the major cities. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The teacher emphasized…
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Ancient Child’s skeleton in Portugal sheds enw light on human evolution and Neanderthal interbreeding

2025年4月28日

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©João Zilhão via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interbreed /in-ter-BREED/ [verb] – to breed or mate between different species, varieties, or breeds Some animals can interbreed with others in the wild. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence of harmful substances or impurities in something, especially food or water The water was unsafe because of contamination from nearby factories. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to determine the size, amount, or degree of something The measure of the water is important for the recipe. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being correct, precise, or free from mistakes The scientist checked the accuracy…
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Ancient Child’s skeleton in Portugal sheds new light on human evolution and Neanderthal interbreeding

2025年4月28日

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©João Zilhão via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the role of genetics in human evolution? What are some challenges scientists might face when using genetics to study ancient remains? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skeleton /SKEL-i-tn/ [noun] – the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or animal The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved skeleton of an ancient animal. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the size or amount of one thing compared to another The artist studied the proportions of the human body for her painting. characteristic /kar-ik-tuh-RIS-tik/…
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Ancient jawbone found in Taiwan linked to Denisovans, expanding understanding of early human migration

2025年4月27日

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©Takumi Tsutaya 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。 Is a fossil something that keeps parts of an old living thing? Do scientists look at fossils to learn about animals and plants 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – very old; from a long time ago The ancient tree stood tall in the forest. donate /DOH-neyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone, usually for a good cause She decided to donate her old clothes to charity. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – almost the same; alike The two paintings…
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Ancient jawbone found in Taiwan linked to Denisovans, expanding understanding of early human migration

2025年4月27日

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©Takumi Tsutaya via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a fossil, and how are they important to understanding human history? How do scientists use fossils to learn about ancient species? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock The scientist found a fossil of an ancient dinosaur during the excavation. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention or propose something for consideration or action The guide suggested a new route for the hiking…
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side

2025年4月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about lunar exploration programs like NASA’s Artemis mission? Why is it important about exploring the far side of the moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or quantity of something intended to show what the whole is like Scientists collected samples of soil from the moon. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or topmost layer of something The moon’s surface is covered in dust. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a point or way in which things are not the same There…
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side

2025年4月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding or learning something for the first time The scientist made an important discovery about how plants grow. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way in which something is made or arranged, or the ingredients or elements that make it up The composition of the new material is still under study. lunar /LOO-ner/ [adjective] – relating to the moon The astronauts are preparing for a lunar landing on the moon. vertically /VUR-tuh-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a direction that is up and down, not sideways The tree grows vertically, reaching up…
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side

2025年4月26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。 Have you heard of NASA’s Artemis mission for lunar exploration? Is exploring the far side of the moon important? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied animals in the forest. moon /moon/ [noun] – the round object that moves around Earth and shines at night The moon is bright in the sky at night. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a special task or job to be done The astronauts went on a mission to space. crater…
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