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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If animals came close to your home, how would you try to keep them away without hurting them? What sounds do you think might scare animals away? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. loudspeaker /LOUD-spee-ker/ [noun] – a device that makes sounds louder so many people can hear them The school installed a loudspeaker to announce emergency messages. reintroduction /ree-in-truh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of bringing back a species, law, or idea that was gone before The reintroduction of pandas into the forest helped increase their population. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rancher /RAN-cher/ [noun] – a farmer who raises animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses on a large area of land Ranchers in Texas are improving their land to produce healthier cattle. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – causing death; deadly The government banned the use of lethal chemicals in farming to protect the environment. deterrence /dih-TUR-uhns/ [noun] – the act of preventing someone from doing something by making it seem difficult or dangerous Stronger security at airports is meant to provide deterrence against illegal activities. habituate /huh-BICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to become used to something so that it…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

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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。 Have you ever been near a farm with animals like cows, sheep, or goats? Have you ever seen news or stories about wolves or other wild 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – the line that separates two areas, countries, or regions The town is close to the border between France and Spain. noise /noiz/ [noun] – loud or unpleasant sound The children could not sleep because of the traffic noise outside. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – cows and bulls kept on a farm for milk…
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Thousands of redheads gather in Tilburg for annual festival

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of festival would you like to join if you could travel anywhere? How can a festival make people feel proud of who they are? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a class or meeting where people learn about a subject or practice a skill The school organized workshops on safe internet use for students. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening The clinic gave free advice on the prevention of common diseases. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of time set…
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Thousands of redheads gather in Tilburg for annual festival

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize The hospital added services for the distinctive needs of elderly patients. tutorial /too-TAWR-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a lesson or set of instructions about a subject The website offers tutorials on the safe use of laboratory equipment. centerpiece /SEN-ter-pees/ [noun] – the most important or attractive part of something The peace agreement became the centerpiece of the government’s foreign policy. stigmatize /STIG-muh-tahyz/ [verb] – to treat someone or something as shameful or socially unacceptable In the past, certain jobs were stigmatized as low-class work….
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Thousands of redheads gather in Tilburg for annual festival

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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。 Have you ever joined a festival in your town? Have you ever met someone with a unique hair color? 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。 program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a plan of activities or events The summer camp program includes swimming, hiking, and art classes. free /free/ [adjective] – costing no money Entrance to the city museum is free on Sundays. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in nature, not made or changed by people The contest was only for natural blondes. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance that something…
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Growing tensions in Paris as overtourism transforms Montmartre

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of places in your town or city do many visitors like to go to? What feelings do crowded places give you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the act of trying to influence or control someone or something; strong force or stress The hospital faced pressure from the public to provide faster services. banner /BAN-er/ [noun] – a long piece of cloth or paper with words or pictures used to show a message in public Protesters carried banners to show their opinions about the new…
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Growing tensions in Paris as overtourism transforms Montmartre

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – very great or intense The new law had a profound effect on how schools managed student safety. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move or be moved easily The city designed new buses to support the mobility of elderly residents. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex New parking rules could complicate life for shop owners in the city center. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Poor waste management can exacerbate environmental pollution in large cities. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing disagreement…
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