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First giant panda cub born in Indonesia shows healthy early development at safari park in West Java

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©Taman Safari Indonesia via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something such as an idea or quality The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Community resilience helped the town recover after the storm. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something The organization showed commitment to protecting wildlife. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings Conservation programs help protect…
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First giant panda cub born in Indonesia shows healthy early development at safari park in West Java

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©Taman Safari Indonesia 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 like pandas? Have you seen a baby animal before? 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。 baby /BEY-bee/ [noun] – a very young child or animal The baby animal stayed close to its mother. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of the body and how well it works Good food helps animals stay in good health. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or become bigger Young animals grow quickly in the first months. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or…
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First giant panda cub born in Indonesia shows healthy early development at safari park in West Java

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©Taman Safari Indonesia via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals are famous symbols of certain countries? Why do people try to protect endangered animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – in danger of becoming extinct The government created laws to protect endangered animals. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – the state of working with someone else to achieve something The two countries formed a partnership to study wildlife. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check something carefully over a period of time Scientists monitor animal health in research centers. habitat /HAB-i-tat/…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often or many times Frequent meetings can slow down progress in a busy office. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas Stress can become pervasive in workplaces with long hours. interrupt /in-tuh-RUHPT/ [verb] – to stop an activity for a short time Phone calls often interrupt meetings at work. literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the ability to read and understand information Schools focus on literacy to support student learning. constructive /kuhn-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective] – helpful and focused on improvement Constructive feedback helps employees improve performance. Article Reading: Please read the…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do you usually get information about what is happening in the world? What activities help you relax when you feel tired from using your phone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, amount, or level The growth of online shopping has changed how people buy goods. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized in a clear and planned way A structured schedule helps students manage their study time. overload /oh-ver-LOHD/ [noun] – too much information or activity at one time Too many tasks can cause…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

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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 use a smartphone to read news? Do you see news updates more than once a day? 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。 update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – new information about a change or event The school shared an update about the class schedule. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time without stopping Constant noise made it hard to study in the library. alert /uh-LERT/ [noun] – a warning or message that asks for attention The weather alert warned people about heavy rain. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able…
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Holly varieties gain winter popularity as experts urge careful plant selection and responsible planting practices

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©Andy and Sally Wasowski/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dioecious /dahy-EE-shuhs/ [adjective] – having male and female reproductive organs on separate plants The shrub is dioecious, so both male and female plants are needed for fruit. pollinate /POL-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to take pollen from one plant to another so that seeds can be produced Bees help pollinate flowers in the garden. hardy /HAHR-dee/ [adjective] – able to survive difficult conditions This tree is hardy enough to grow in cold climates. deciduous /dih-SIJ-oo-uhs/ [adjective] – losing leaves in autumn every year A deciduous tree drops its…
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