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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) 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。 Would you like to see old objects from the past? Would you enjoy working to fix old objects? 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。 former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – used to describe something that existed or happened in the past but no longer does This former school building is now a community center. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present time or recent times; using the newest ideas or technology The hospital uses modern machines to treat patients. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. glazed /gleyzd/ [adjective] – covered with a smooth, shiny surface or coating (often made of glass or ceramic) The museum is restoring a glazed vase found in an ancient tomb. imperial /im-PEER-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to an empire or an emperor These clothes were worn by people in the imperial court. chromatic /kroh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – related to colors or the quality of colors The artist used chromatic adjustments to restore the faded fresco on the cathedral wall. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of coming together or merging The convergence of modern…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like learning about history? Why or why not? What do you imagine life was like for people who lived in a palace long ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt, including tools and jewelry. craftsmanship /KRAFTS-muhn-ship/ [noun] – skill in making things by hand The necklace was admired for its fine craftsmanship and delicate design. ceramic /suh-RAM-ik/ [noun] – an object made…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral found in salt that is essential for the body but harmful in large amounts Many canned soups contain high levels of sodium, which can raise blood pressure. calorie /KAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides People who walk regularly can burn extra calories throughout the day. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the condition of having too much body fat, often leading to health problems Doctors are concerned about the rise of obesity in young children due to lack…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite snack? Why do you like it? What do you think makes some foods hard to stop eating? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultraprocessed /UHL-truh PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – (of food) that has been heavily changed from its original form using industrial methods and additives Ultraprocessed snacks like packaged cakes and cookies are often cheaper than fresh foods. fat /fat/ [noun] – a natural oily or greasy substance found in animal bodies and some plant products, often used for energy or cooking This cooking oil has less fat…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

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 thought about how much salt or sugar is in your food? Would you be interested in joining a food experiment for a month? 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。 include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something or someone as part of a group or set The club activities include painting, dancing, and photography. controlled /kuhn-TROHLD/ [adjective] – managed or kept within limits The animals were kept in a controlled space for the science experiment. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the information or outcome that comes from doing…
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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions

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。 Should you run if an animal attacks you? Do animals attack humans because of hunger? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are discussing or trying to solve The teacher discussed the issue with the students. share /shair/ [verb] – to use or occupy the same space or area with others Wild animals sometimes share the same water sources with nearby villages. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move to a new place They had to relocate because of the flood….
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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What should you do if an animal attacks you? Why might animals attack humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or large enough to have an effect The significant increase in attacks worried the local community. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden large increase or rise There was a surge in crocodile attacks last year. link /lingk/ [verb] – to connect or relate things together The rise in air pollution has been linked to an increase in respiratory illnesses in the city. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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