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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

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 eaten eel? Do you believe specific environmental conditions are necessary for successful eel farming? 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。 farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of growing plants or raising animals for food Farming helps people grow food for everyone. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire of consumers for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in summer. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help or assistance The teacher gives support to students in class. training /TREY-ning/ [noun] – the process of learning…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which something is damaged or worsens in quality, condition, or level The degradation of the forest due to illegal logging has become a serious issue. livelihood /lAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – the way someone earns the money they need to pay for food, a place to live, etc. Many farmers depend on the land for their livelihood. aquaculture /AK-wuh-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish or plants for food The growth of aquaculture has helped reduce pressure on wild fish populations. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten eel? What dishes do you think include eel as an ingredient? What environmental conditions do you think are necessary for successful eel farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fisherman /FISH-er-muhn/ [noun] – a person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby The fisherman woke up early to catch fresh fish for his family. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments Her income allows her to buy new clothes and save for vacations. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/…
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New research reveals humanity may have hit the limit of life expectancy

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. centenarian /sen-tn-AIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is a 100 years old or more The town held a special celebration for the centenarians in the community. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the length or duration of a person’s life; long life Scientists are studying ways to improve human longevity through medical advancements and healthier lifestyles. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance Over time, her fear of public speaking started to diminish, and she became more confident. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something The new software…
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New research reveals humanity may have hit the limit of life expectancy

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “life expectancy” mean? Do you think living longer is always a good thing? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advance /ad-VANS/ [noun] – the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something The latest advances in technology have made communication much faster. slow down /sloh doun/ [phrasal verb] – to reduce speed or become less active The overall reduction in pollution has slowed down. point out /point out/ [phrasal verb] – to mention or highlight something important She pointed out a mistake…
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New research reveals humanity may have hit the limit of life expectancy

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 think living longer is always a good thing? Have you heard of any countries where people commonly live to 100 years old? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author decided to publish her first novel next spring. maximum /MAK-suh-muhm/ [adjective] – being the largest amount or number allowed or possible The maximum speed allowed on this road is 60…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense

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 know what asteroids are? Is studying asteroids important? 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。 data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and used to help decision-making or for a specific purpose The company used sales data to improve its products. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about a subject She likes to study history because she finds it interesting. asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] – one of the many small rocky bodies that move around the sun, especially between Mars and Jupiter The…
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