Monthly Archive: July 2025

Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of Egypt before? If so, what do you know about its history? If not, what ancient cultures have you heard about? Do you know what a tomb is? If so, where have you seen one? If not, what do you think is inside it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to understand how good something is or to be thankful for something I appreciate your help with my school project. civilization /siv-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – human society…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds

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©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant or difficult to live in The climbers prepared carefully for the harsh weather on the mountain. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to something The manager played a pivotal role in the success of the new project. dispersal /di-SPUR-sl/ [noun] – the act of spreading people or things over a wide area After the event, the police managed the dispersal of the crowd safely. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or something that provides energy or support to live The villagers depended…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds

harsh environment

©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) 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 place that was very hot or very cold? Do you think it is exciting to explore new places? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else Students in the group come from different towns across the country. understand /uhn-dr-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning or reason of something The student asked a question to understand the math problem better. desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a large, dry area…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds

harsh environment

©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of place do you think is difficult to live in? Why? Imagine you are the first person to live in a new land. What three things would you take with you? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. examine /ig-ZAM-in/ [verb] – to look at something carefully to learn more about it Scientists examined the animal bones to learn about its diet. migrate /MAHY-greyt/ [verb] – to move from one place to another, usually to live or find better conditions People…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

chair yoga

©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) 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 tried yoga before? Do you think people of all ages should try light exercise? 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。 chair /chair/ [noun] – a piece of furniture for one person to sit on The teacher sat on the chair while the students gathered around. student /STOOD-nt/ [noun] – a person who is learning at a school or under an instructor The music teacher slowed down the lesson for a student who had never played the piano before. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

chair yoga

©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to relax or reduce stress? What kind of exercises do you enjoy or want to try someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adapted /uh-DAP-tid/ [adjective] – changed or modified to fit a new use, purpose, or condition This school uses an adapted curriculum for students with learning difficulties. wellness /WEL-nis/ [noun] – the state of being healthy in body and mind The company offers a wellness program to help employees stay healthy. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – ak-ses-uh-buhl The building is accessible for people…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

chair yoga

©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. modified /MAH-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed slightly to improve something or make it more suitable They used a modified chair design to support people with back problems. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or easy to notice There was a notable drop in temperature after the storm passed. osteoarthritis /os-tee-oh-ahr-THRAHY-tis/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in older people My grandmother has osteoarthritis in her knees and finds it hard to walk. posture /POS-cher/ [noun] – the way someone holds their body when sitting or standing…
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