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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effects of something Governments implement policies to mitigate the impact of air pollution on public health. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – lack of stability; a state of being likely to change or fail Economic instability led to a decline in foreign investments in the country. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to strengthen, support, or improve something The government launched new programs to bolster small businesses during the economic downturn. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of proper waste…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

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。 If an animal’s environment changes, do you think all of them can survive? Have you ever thought about why some animals get sick more easily than others? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness or disorder that affects a person, animal, or plant Many farmers are worried because a new disease is spreading among their crops. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people (or organisms) born and living at about the same time, or the process of passing traits from parents to offspring The…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help protect an animal species, which one would you choose and why? What challenges do you think wild animals face when their habitats get smaller? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference or change in the characteristics of something The chef experimented with a new variation of the traditional pasta recipe. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size, amount, or number The company had to cut costs as its profits began to shrink rapidly. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms 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 seen a rare flower bloom in real life? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – unusual and not happening often She found a rare coin in the garden. bloom /bloom/ [verb] – to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open The roses will bloom in spring. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – from a specific place originally This bird is native to Japan. similar…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

halaman

©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sporadic /spuh-RAD-ik/ [adjective] – happening sometimes; not regular or continuous Rain showers were sporadic, appearing briefly and then stopping. thermogenesis /thur-moh-GEN-uh-sis/ [noun] – the process of heat production in living organisms The body uses thermogenesis to maintain its normal temperature. propagation /prop-uh-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of producing new plants from a parent plant The propagation of roses requires careful cutting and planting techniques. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

2025年2月6日

halaman

©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a rare flower bloom in real life? If yes, what did it look like? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? Why do you think they smell that way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come to a place or be interested in something The bright flowers attract bees to the garden. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens The…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

2025年2月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who supports or speaks in favor of an idea, policy, or cause An advocate for health reforms spoke about reducing harmful food additives. compliance /kuhm-PLAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the act of obeying a law, rule, or request Compliance with the new food safety regulations is essential for food producers. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks progress or makes achieving a goal difficult The high cost of healthier meals was an obstacle to reforming school lunches. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, policy, or plan Proponents of…
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