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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

2025年1月29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 areas that experience snowfall for the first time? Can species with natural adaptations survive extreme weather better than those without? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe flooding in the town. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a body The temperature dropped below freezing last night. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas, especially from the…
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

2025年1月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think happens to plants and trees when the weather gets very cold? What do you think animals or plants do to survive in very cold weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The region experienced an unprecedented amount of snowfall this year. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of changing to suit different conditions Animals living in the Arctic show special adaptations for the cold. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm The zoo…
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

2025年1月29日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to quickly recover from difficulties or challenges The team showed resilience by continuing after the loss. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, severe, or serious Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution. immobilize / ih-MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from moving or functioning normally The snowstorm might immobilize vehicles in rural areas. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to show or illustrate something by being a typical example The museum exemplifies the rich history of the region. adaptability /uh-dap-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to…
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Lost Lake field trip highlights accessibility challenges and innovations in STEM research

2025年1月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think it’s important for everyone to have the chance to do scientific research? Why do you think accessibility is important in scientific research? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents or blocks movement, access, or progress The tall wall was a barrier that blocked the path. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen or develop The campaign promotes healthy eating among children. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly, often with examples, pictures, or demonstrations The teacher…
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Lost Lake field trip highlights accessibility challenges and innovations in STEM research

2025年1月28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 any scientific research conducted in challenging locations like rocky terrains? Is accessibility important in scientific research? 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。 accessible /AK-ses-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to approach, use, or participate in The park added ramps to make it accessible to everyone. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition that limits a person’s physical or mental abilities His disability made climbing stairs difficult. inclusivity /in-kloo-SI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the practice of including people from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives The school promotes inclusivity by celebrating diverse…
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Lost Lake field trip highlights accessibility challenges and innovations in STEM research

2025年1月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] – to provide with a place to stay or to adapt to fit needs The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests comfortably. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services that a company or industry needs in order to work effectively Reliable infrastructure, such as power grids and internet, is essential for business operations. non-compliant /non-kuhm-PLAI-uhnt/ [adjective] – not meeting the requirements of a law, rule, or standard Many older buildings are non-compliant with modern safety standards. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something Recent advancements in…
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Brazilian woman seeks recognition as world’s oldest person

2025年1月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. validity /vuh-LID-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being valid, sound, or legally acceptable The validity of the research findings was questioned after inconsistencies were discovered. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to openly resist or challenge something or someone The new technology aims to defy traditional methods by introducing an innovative approach to learning. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to change or fail; steady and secure Her condition became stable after receiving the prescribed treatment from the doctor. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the length or duration of life Advances in healthcare have significantly contributed to human longevity…
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