Monthly Archive: May 2025

Scientists discover safer way to drop eggs without cracking

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever dropped an egg before? If so, what happened? If not, what do you think might happen? Do you think the shape of an object can affect how it breaks? If yes, what shape is strong? If not, why do you think shape is not important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crack /krak/ [verb] – to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface The glass will crack if dropped on the floor. researcher /REE-sr-chr/ [noun] – someone who studies…
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Scientists discover safer way to drop eggs without cracking

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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 ever dropped an egg before? Do you think the shape of an object can affect how it breaks? 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。 test /test/ [verb] – to examine someone or something to find out how much they know or how well they can do something I will test the light to see if it works. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – the way in which two things are not the same There is a big difference between cats and dogs. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that…
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Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record the details of something The teacher documented the students’ progress during the project. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes The puzzle improves children’s cognitive development. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or be changed easily Flexibility is needed when working in a busy restaurant. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved The class tested the hypothesis in the science experiment. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] – used to describe a…
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Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills

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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 ever seen an animal react to music? Do animals feel or enjoy rhythm like people do? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests The students visited a science laboratory at school. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [verb] – to help someone or something out of a dangerous situation They rescued the dog from the river. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Her goal is to become a doctor. example /ig-ZAM-puhl/ [noun] – something that shows…
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Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen an animal react to music? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what do you think it might do? Do animals feel or enjoy rhythm like people do? If so, why do you think they can? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely surprised The magician amazed the children with his tricks. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to science or using the methods of science The team made a scientific study of…
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Over 12,000 chicks found in Delaware postal truck

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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 ever seen animals suffer because of hot weather? Have you ever visited a place where animals were rescued? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – accepted instructions about how things should be done The classroom rules say to raise your hand before speaking. postal /POHS-tl/ [adjective] – related to sending or delivering mail The postal truck delivers letters every morning. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – something that is wrong or not correct She made a spelling mistake on the test. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change

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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 ever imagined what it’s like to live near a forest? Do you think climate change can affect your daily life? 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。 case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something, especially related to problems, issues, or illnesses The doctor reported several new cases of flu in the city this week. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size or amount Scientists found tiny pieces of plastic in the drinking water. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation or environment in which…
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when the weather is very hot and dry? Can you imagine what it’s like to live near a wildfire? What would you do first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens Scientists studied rainfall patterns to understand how the weather affects farming. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess or judgment about the size, amount, or value of something Engineers had to estimate the cost of building the new bridge. impact…
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