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Big cats and bears get emergency care at closed argentina zoo

2025年11月28日

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©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals do you usually see in a zoo? If so, which animal do you remember the most? If not, where have you seen wild animals? Have you heard stories about animals living in bad conditions? If so, what happened in the story? If not, what do you think bad conditions look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harrowing /HAR-oh-ing/ [adjective] – very shocking or upsetting The movie showed a harrowing scene that made the audience feel very worried. colossal /kuh-LOS-uhl/ [adjective] – extremely large The museum…
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Big cats and bears get emergency care at closed argentina zoo

2025年11月28日

Cris-News (44)

©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deplorable /dih-PLAWR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very bad and unacceptable The shelter had deplorable conditions that made the staff very worried. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult The group faced a monumental task when they rescued many injured animals. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and organized way The doctor followed a methodical process to check the sick animals. gravity /GRAV-i-tee/ [noun] – the seriousness of a situation The report showed the gravity of leaving animals in small cages. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a big change The project had…
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Big cats and bears get emergency care at closed Argentina zoo

2025年11月28日

Cris-News (44)

©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) 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。 What animals do you usually see in a zoo? If so, which animal do you remember the most? If not, where have you seen wild animals? Have you heard stories about animals living in bad conditions? If so, what happened in the story? If not, what do you think bad conditions look like? 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。 dire /dah-yuhr/ [adjective] – very serious or extreme The village was in dire need of clean water. grave /greyv/ [adjective] – very serious The team faced a…
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Village faces ecological risks as snakehead fish population expands

2025年11月27日

snakehead fish

©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornamental /awr-nuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – decorative; used to make something look more attractive Several ornamental birds were released into the park after growing too large for indoor cages. livelihood /LAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – a way of earning money for daily needs The closing of the factory affected the livelihoods of many families in the town. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The rapid growth of new buildings raised concerns about the long-term stability of the old neighborhood. salted /SAWL-tid/ [adjective] – preserved or flavored with salt Local vendors…
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Village faces ecological risks as snakehead fish population expands

2025年11月27日

snakehead fish

©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) 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 lake, river, or pond before? Have you ever tried dried fish or seafood 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。 enter /EN-tr/ [verb] – to go into a place Many tourists entered the museum when it opened in the morning. researcher /REE-sr-chr/ [noun] – a person who studies a subject to learn more about it A researcher at the university studied how birds move during winter. shellfish /SHEL-fish/ [noun] – sea animals with shells, such as crabs, clams, or shrimp Local…
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Village faces ecological risks as snakehead fish population expands

2025年11月27日

snakehead fish

©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when thinking about a river or lake in your country? If a large, unfamiliar fish appeared in a local river, what do you imagine the community would do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – a large man-made lake used to store water The town built a new reservoir to provide clean water during the dry season. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – originally from a particular place; not introduced The park protects native plants that grow naturally in the region. aquatic /uh-KWAT-ik/…
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Global energy outlook shows sharp growth in electricity demand

2025年11月26日

Solar

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [verb] – to describe the main ideas of something clearly and briefly The report outlines the major changes needed to improve public transportation in large cities. inefficient /in-i-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not working in a way that uses time, energy, or resources well Many factories still use inefficient machines that waste electricity and slow production. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts, sides, or aspects The study shows that climate adaptation is a multifaceted challenge involving science, planning, and community action. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – widely and affecting many people or areas The report…
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Global energy outlook shows sharp growth in electricity demand

2025年11月26日

Solar

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you think about electricity? What kinds of things in your daily life need electricity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Scientists say the past decade has seen major changes in global weather patterns. assessment /uh-SES-muhnt/ [noun] – a judgment or evaluation of something The health department released an assessment on how pollution affects local communities. peak /peek/ [noun] – the highest point or level of something Tourism reached its peak last summer when travel rules were…
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Intermediate

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