Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours
©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited an ancient historical site or museum? If so, what was the most interesting thing you saw? If not, what kind of historical place would you like to visit? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites around the world? If so, where are they located? If not, which country would you like to explore to see one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The museum displays notable paintings from ancient times. insightful…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings
©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complementary /kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – completing or enhancing something Some schools offer art classes as a complementary activity to academic subjects. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time and often difficult to cure Many office workers suffer from chronic back pain because of long hours of sitting. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to reduce pain, stress, or discomfort Drinking warm tea can help relieve a sore throat during a cold. genre /ZHAHN-ruh/ [noun] – a category or type of art, especially music, literature, or film Students in the film club discussed different movie…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings
©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) 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 listen to music when you feel sad or tired? Do you think music can help reduce fear during a difficult time? 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。 pain /peyn/ [noun] – physical or emotional hurt She felt strong pain in her leg after falling during the game. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling afraid or nervous about something that may happen She felt worried before the exam because she did not study enough. medicine /MED-uh-sin/ [noun] – a substance used to treat illness or pain…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings
©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Nobel Prize? What kind of discoveries or studies do you think can change the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The school is prestigious because many famous people studied there. modesty /MOD-uh-stee/ [noun] – the quality of not talking about or being proud of your achievements or abilities Her modesty impressed everyone when she won the competition. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – careful and complete in every way The teacher made…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity
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 about the Nobel Prize before? Do you think discoveries or studies can change the world? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or excellent enough to be noticed The town has a notable museum with ancient art. graciousness /GREY-shuhs-nis/ [noun ] – the quality of being kind, polite, and generous, especially to others His graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party. systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – done using an organized and careful plan or method The cleaner followed a systematic way…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The city invited an eminent scientist to speak about new medical discoveries. humility /hyoo-MIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of not being proud and of recognizing your own weaknesses Showing humility after winning a contest makes a person more admirable. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult Success in science often requires perseverance and patience through many failures. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe…
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