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Orangutans exhibit self-medication using plants in Indonesian jungle, groundbreaking study reveals

2024年6月9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。 Do you know something about orangutans? Can studying orangutans benefit humans? 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。 heal /heel/ [verb] – to become healthy again; to make someone or something healthy again After taking medicine, her wound started to heal quickly. bandage /BAN-dij/ [noun] – a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound She wrapped the bandage tightly around her sprained ankle. common /KOM-uhn / [adjective] – happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places Birds are common visitors to our garden. history /HIS-tuh-ree/…
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome

2024年6月9日

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©Jaume Pellicer/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genome /JEE-nohm/ [noun] – the complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing The study aimed to analyze the genome of the newly discovered species to understand its evolutionary history. inability /in-uh-BIL-i-tee / [noun] – lack of ability to do something The company’s inability to adapt to new technologies resulted in a loss of competitive edge. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the biological process through which an organism produces new individuals or offspring Reproduction is essential for the continuation of species and the preservation of genetic diversity….
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the habitat and behavior of cockroaches? In what ways do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exploit /EK-sploit/ [verb] – to take advantage of or make use of something for one’s benefit The company exploited new technologies to gain a competitive edge in the market. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban landscape is characterized by tall buildings, busy streets, and vibrant cultural life. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or…
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dispersion /dih-SPUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the spreading or distribution of something over a wide area The dispersion of seeds by the wind ensures that plant species can thrive in diverse environments far from their original locations. omnipresent /om-nuh-PREZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – found everywhere or widespread Due to their robust network infrastructure, mobile phones have become an omnipresent tool in modern communication. itinerant /ahy-TIN-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – someone or something that travels from one place to another The itinerant preacher visited rural villages to deliver sermons every few months. elucidation /ih-loo-si-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the explanation that makes something clear or…
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8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。 Do you know about the habitat and behavior of cockroaches? Do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? 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。 human /HYOO-muh/ [noun] – a person or people Every human has the right to live in peace and safety. soldier /SOHL-jer / [noun] – a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war The soldier stood guard at the entrance to the military base. indoors /in-DAWRZ/ [adverb] – in or into a…
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Fire engulfs Miniland at Legoland Denmark, causing extensive damage to famous Lego replicas

2024年6月7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 aware of any common causes of fire incidents? Should theme parks have regular inspections of their electrical equipment? 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。 probably /PROB-uh-blee / [adverb] – likely to happen or be true She will probably arrive late for the meeting. charge /chahrj/ [verb] – to put electricity into a battery or device so that it can work Don’t forget to charge your phone overnight. catch /kach/ [verb] – to capture or record visually or in some form of media. The photographer caught the beauty…
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Fire engulfs Miniland at Legoland Denmark, causing extensive damage to famous Lego replicas

2024年6月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. short circuit /shawrt SUR-kit/ [noun] – a problem caused by an electrical connection that is incomplete The robot stopped moving because of a short circuit in its wiring. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt ]/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The river originates in the mountains and flows down to the valley below. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn / [noun] – someone who is chosen to speak officially for a group, organization, etc. The company’s spokesperson announced the new product during the press conference. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of looking at or examining something carefully…
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Fire engulfs Miniland at Legoland Denmark, causing extensive damage to famous Lego replicas

2024年6月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common causes of fire incidents that you are aware of? Do you think theme parks should have regular inspections of their electrical equipment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. footage /FOOT-ij / [noun] – recorded film or video The security team reviewed the surveillance footage to identify the cause of the fire. consequently /KON-si-kwent-lee/ [adverb] – as a result; therefore The electric car caught fire; consequently, several replica buildings were damaged. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – happening once a year Legoland attracts millions of visitors…
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