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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) 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 trees can help keep people healthy? Would you like to live near a big forest? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a dense forest with heavy rainfall, usually found in tropical areas The government is working to protect the rainforest in Southeast Asia. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uh/ [noun] – a talk or conversation where people share ideas or opinions The teachers had discussions about how to improve online classes. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of a person’s body or…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interdependence /in-ter-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – a situation where two or more things rely on each other The interdependence between farmers and local markets is important for food security. circumspection /sur-kuhm-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration of risks before acting or making decisions The company announced the new product with circumspection because of safety concerns. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Smoking has a detrimental effect on human lungs. indispensability /in-dih-spen-suh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being absolutely necessary or essential The indispensability of clean water was stressed during the health campaign. reciprocity…
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Study reveals octopus arm usage in the wild

Octopus

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 an octopus in an aquarium or on TV? Do you think sea animals are more interesting than land animals? 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。 watch /waach/ [verb] – to look at something carefully for a period of time Scientists watched the behavior of birds during migration. video /VID-ee-oh/ [noun] – moving pictures recorded and shown on a screen Researchers used videos of children playing sports to study movement. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – an amount out of one hundred parts About 70 percent of the…
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Study reveals octopus arm usage in the wild

Octopus

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tendency /TEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a natural way of behaving or acting in a certain direction Reports showed a tendency for people to shop online more often during holidays. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling or preference that makes someone want to do something The research showed an inclination of students to use digital textbooks instead of printed ones. methodology /meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a system or method used to study or do research The project used a new methodology to test the safety of electric cars. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – the state of having extra parts or…
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Study reveals octopus arm usage in the wild

Octopus

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sea animals do you find interesting? Why? If you had more than two arms or legs, what would you do with them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a stronger liking for one choice over another The survey showed a preference for online classes among high school students. den /den/ [noun] – the hidden homes of wild animals Wolves usually live together in dens during the cold winter months. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – something given, added, or done to help a result or cause The company…
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks

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©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of buy now, pay later services? If so, where did you first hear about them? If not, what kind of payment methods are you more familiar with? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? If so, was it easier or harder than paying the full price at once? If not, would you like to try this kind of payment in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens,/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or…
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks

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©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File 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 heard of buy now, pay later services? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? 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。 pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the act of trying to make someone do something The teacher put pressure on students to finish quickly. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – involving many different parts, often difficult to understand The puzzle was complex, with many small pieces. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in appearance or character The small store saw a…
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