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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to discover something that has been buried in the ground Archaeologists unearthed ancient tools during the excavation. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely closed so that no air can enter or escape The container was hermetically sealed to protect the contents. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by humans in the past, especially those of historical or cultural interest The museum displayed artifacts from an early civilization. repurpose /ree-PUR-puhs/ [verb] – to use something for a different purpose from the…
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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of objects do archaeologists usually find in ancient tombs? Why do historians study burial sites from ancient civilizations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sarcophagus /sahr-KOF-uh-guhs/ [noun] – a stone coffin used in ancient times The museum displayed a large sarcophagus from the Roman period. excavation /ek-skuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of digging in the ground to discover objects from the past The excavation lasted several months. skeleton /SKEL-i-tuhn/ [noun] – the structure of bones in a human or animal body Scientists…
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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum 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。 Do people sometimes find old objects under the ground? Do museums show objects from ancient times? 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。 coffin /KAW-fin/ [noun] – a long box used to bury a dead person The coffin was placed carefully in the ground. coin /koin/ [noun] – a small round piece of metal used as money The museum showed an old Roman coin. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention so that mistakes or damage do not happen The scientist was careful when…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pollen /POL-uhn/ [noun] – a fine powder from plants that helps them reproduce Pollen in the air causes sneezing and itchy eyes during spring. airborne /AIR-bawrn/ [adjective] – carried or spread through the air Some diseases spread through airborne droplets when people cough. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – feeling an uncomfortable need to scratch Many people have itchy eyes during high pollen days. antihistamine /an-ti-HIS-tuh-meen/ [noun] – a medicine that reduces allergy symptoms An antihistamine can help control sneezing and a runny nose. immunotherapy /im-yuh-noh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps the body build resistance to allergens…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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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。 Do you often go outside in warm weather? Do you check the weather before going out? 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。 allergy /AL-er-jee/ [noun] – a condition where the body reacts badly to something An allergy can cause sneezing and itchy eyes in spring. lead /leed/ [verb] – to cause something to happen More pollen can lead to stronger allergy symptoms. oak /ohk/ [noun] – a type of tree that can produce pollen Oak is a common cause of allergies during spring. advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually feel during spring or summer? Do you think weather can affect your health? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or continue for a longer time The school decided to extend the class time for extra practice. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – contact with something, especially something that may affect health Long exposure to loud noise can harm hearing. birch /burch/ [noun] – a type of tree that produces pollen A birch grows near the lake and has thin white…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

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©(OpenAI via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – at the same time Two students started the presentation simultaneously during the class competition. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being correct or exact The teacher checked the accuracy of the answers on the math test. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The team had sufficient time to finish the project before the deadline. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted or believed The journalist gained credibility by reporting facts carefully. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of judging the value or quality…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

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©(OpenAI 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。 Do you sometimes search online when you have a health question? Do you think technology can help people understand health information? 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。 chatbot /CHAT-bot/ [noun] – a computer program that can talk with people and answer questions The company created a chatbot to answer customer questions about products. application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a computer program designed to perform a specific task The student downloaded an application to practice learning English every day. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form or type…
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