Monthly Archive: July 2025

Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave 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 visited a zoo before? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having strong feelings, such as love, hate, or anger She gave an emotional speech at the school event. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from the normal or expected The cat has an unusual black and white face. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing the usual qualities of a person or thing A typical breakfast here is rice and fish….
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping something the same or preventing it from being damaged or destroyed The preservation of wild horses is important for future generations. assertive /uh-SUR-tiv/ [adjective] – behaving confidently and not afraid to say what is wanted or needed The teacher said being assertive helps students speak more in class. dominant /DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – more important, powerful, or successful than other people or things The dominant animal led the group across the field. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising or worth mentioning The…
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a zoo before? If so, what animals did you see? If not, would you like to go someday? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? If so, what happened to them? If not, what do you think they need? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction  The dog’s quick response saved its owner. delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged This flower has very delicate petals. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb]…
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a movie exciting or fun for you to watch? What kind of movie do you enjoy more: action, adventure, or science fiction? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient He forgot his homework, and the consequence was a lower grade. T-rex /TEE-REKS/ [noun] – a large, strong dinosaur with sharp teeth, short arms, and a big head The T-Rex had very strong legs and sharp teeth. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun]…
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

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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 watched a science fiction movie? Do you think mixing science and action makes a movie more fun? 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 tested water in the river for pollution. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes phones and sells them in many countries. cliff /klif/ [noun] – a high, steep side of a hill or mountain The man stood near the edge of the…
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels Exercise helps improve cardiovascular health in daily life. captivating /kAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, or beautiful The artist made a captivating painting of the ocean. sinister /SIN-uh-ster/ [adjective] – making you feel that something bad or evil might happen The forest looked sinister in the fog. monstrous /MON-struhs/ [adjective] – very large, ugly, and frightening in appearance or character A monstrous creature appeared in the video game. commendable /kuh-MEN-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving praise His commendable action helped the lost…
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

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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 traveled to another country before? Do you know what a visa is used for when traveling? 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。 expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance The school wants to expand the library next year. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time, but not exact The movie starts in approximately ten minutes. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start or create something that is meant to last They will establish a new shop next week. increase…
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team won the game with unprecedented energy and speed. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be reached or easily got The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs. overwhelmed /oh-ver-HWELMD/ [adjective] – feeling like you have so much to do that you cannot deal with it She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework she had. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or good Regular exercise is beneficial to your health. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become…
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