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Bike polo grows in Moscow’s community

2024年7月24日

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©REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov 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 heard of bike polo? Do you like playing traditional sports? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing Many families have a traditional meal on holidays. score /skawr/ [verb] – to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game She managed to score the winning goal in the last minute. crash /krash/…
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Bike polo grows in Moscow’s community

2024年7月24日

bike polo

©REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity She’s an art enthusiast and spends most weekends visiting galleries. maneuver /muh-NOO-ver/ [verb] – to handle and move something carefully or with difficulty The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane through turbulent weather. mallet /MAL-it / [noun] – a tool like a hammer with a large, flat end made of wood or rubber He used a wooden mallet to gently tap the pieces into place. tight-knit /TAHYT-NIT/ [adjective] – closely connected or closely integrated The neighborhood…
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Ants’ clever ways of surviving challenge traditional views on animal empathy

2024年7月23日

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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。 Are you interested in learning about animal behavior? Do insects have the ability to cure illnesses or injuries? 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。 biology /bahy-OL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the natural processes of living things She decided to major in biology because of her fascination with plants and animals. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Please remove your shoes before entering the house. inch /inch/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot…
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Ants’ clever ways of surviving challenge traditional views on animal empathy

2024年7月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do scientists study animal behaviors? What makes it difficult for animals to stay safe in their habitats? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. limb /lim/ [noun] – an arm or leg of a person or animal He injured his right limb during the accident and required surgery. nestmate /NESS-mate/ [noun] – members of the same nest, typically referring to insects like ants or bees Insect colonies need nestmates to work together and get along well to stay healthy and survive tough environments. peer /peer/ [noun] – other members of the…
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Ants’ clever ways of surviving challenge traditional views on animal empathy

2024年7月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amputation /am-pyoo-TAY-shn/ [noun] – surgical procedures to remove damaged limbs or body parts, usually due to injury or infection Limb amputations are sometimes necessary after severe accidents. comrade /KOM-rad/ [noun] – a friend or trusted companion, esp. one with whom you have been involved in difficult or dangerous activities She found a loyal comrade in her longtime hiking partner. vigorously /VIG-er-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is very forceful or energetic She vigorously scrubbed the kitchen floor until it sparkled. entomologist /en-tuh-MOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies insects The entomologist discovered a new species…
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Desert moss from Xinjiang may hold key to Mars colonization, study reveals

2024年7月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequester /si-KWES-ter/ [verb] – to separate and store a harmful substance such as carbon dioxide in a way that keeps it safe Scientists are researching methods to sequester carbon dioxide underground to mitigate its impact on climate change. physiological /fiz-ee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions The physiological response to exercise includes an increased heart rate and faster breathing. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to increase in speed or cause something to happen sooner or more quickly The team worked tirelessly to accelerate the project’s timeline. probe /prohb/…
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Desert moss from Xinjiang may hold key to Mars colonization, study reveals

2024年7月22日

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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。 What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of the planet Mars? Do you believe that humans can live on Mars in the future? 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。 dryness /DRAI-nuhs/ [noun] – the state or condition of being dry; lack of moisture The desert’s extreme dryness made it difficult for any vegetation to survive. lose /looz/ [verb] – to experience a reduction or depletion of something After the severe drought, the crops began to lose their vitality due to lack of water. freezer…
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