Adventurer reaches Japan after epic 46,000-kilometer trek
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Adventurer reaches Japan after epic 46,000-kilometer trek
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 use social media to share your travel experiences? Would you prefer traveling by train or by plane? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the activity of traveling for pleasure or business Many countries rely on tourism as a major source of income. incredible /in-KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult to believe; extraordinary She gave an incredible performance during the concert. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (large raised areas…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /hab-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Deforestation destroys habitats and endangers wildlife. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and kills animals illegally Poachers often target rare species for their valuable parts. tusk /tuhsk/ [noun] – either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such as elephants Tusks are often targeted by hunters because of their ivory. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment Coral reefs are among the most diverse…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
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 elephant in the wild or in a zoo? Have you ever heard of the term “poaching”? 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。 smart /smahrt/ [adjective] – having or showing quick intelligence or good judgment The dog was so smart that it could learn new tricks quickly. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – inclined to live and interact with others in groups or communities She has a very social personality and loves meeting new people. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity or business of growing crops and…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals in your country are endangered? Why do you think some animals are hunted more than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller, or to make something smaller As the climate changes, the habitats of many animals continue to shrink. loss /laws/ [noun] – the fact of losing something or someone Many animals are facing the loss of their natural habitats because of urbanization. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way All…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of organ transplants? If yes, what types of organs do you think are commonly used? What are some unusual medical research or treatments you have heard of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast or sudden way The technology is developing rapidly, changing the way we live and work. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation The company has implemented new measures to improve safety. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. baboon /ba-BOON/ [noun] – a type of large monkey, found in Africa and Asia, with a long, pointed face like a dog and large teeth The researchers observed the behavior of baboons in the wild. cadaver /kuh-DAV-er/ [noun] – dead bodies, especially those of humans used for scientific or medical research. The anatomy students worked with cadavers to learn human anatomy. pathogen /PATH-uh-juhn/ [noun] – any small organism, such as a virus or a bacterium that can cause disease The laboratory is studying new methods to detect harmful pathogens. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – thorough, strict, or…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations
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 organ transplants? Do you think animals can be used to help humans in medicine? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something He takes vitamins every day to prevent getting sick. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The hospital has many patients who need immediate care. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place, especially including…
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