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Chinese researchers reveal mollusks living in deep ocean trench

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©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine the bottom of the ocean looks like? Why do you think people explore places that are hard to reach? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. presence /PREZ-uhns/ [noun] – the state of being in a particular place The doctor confirmed the presence of bacteria in the water sample. trench /trench/ [noun] – a long, narrow, and deep cut in the ground or ocean floor Researchers studied the trenches formed by tectonic activity on land. survive…
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Chinese researchers reveal mollusks living in deep ocean trench

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©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or extreme in degree The desert is known for its intense heat during the summer months. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a small vehicle or device designed to operate underwater The scientists used a submersible to examine coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. inaccessible /in-uhk-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult or impossible to reach or enter The mountain village becomes inaccessible during heavy snow. microbe /MAHY-krohb/ [noun] – a very small living thing, especially one that causes disease, that can only…
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Chinese researchers reveal mollusks living in deep ocean trench

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©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP) 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 like learning about sea animals? Do you think animals can live where there is no light? 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。 deep /deep/ [adjective] – far down from the top or surface The treasure was buried in a deep hole in the ground. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – a piece of equipment with moving parts used to do work The farmer used a machine to cut the wheat. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power used…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have older people in your family talked about memory problems? If so, what did they say? If not, what do they usually talk about? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? If so, what kind? If not, what physical activity do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at the same time each day, week, etc. She takes regular walks every morning. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something or someone as part of something My lunch includes rice, meat, and…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

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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 older people in your family talked about memory problems? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The test result was good. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed The information was reliable. berry /BER-ee/ [noun] – a small, round fruit on some plants and trees I ate a sweet berry today. mix /miks/ [noun] – a combination of different…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better The city plans to ameliorate traffic by building more bridges. stimulation /stim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active Music can provide mental stimulation during long study hours. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of the science topic. holistic /hoh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part A holistic approach to learning includes mind and body exercises….
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Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

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©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think happens when many people want the same natural product? If you could help protect nature in your town, what would you do first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or creating something The production of electric cars is increasing every year. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – a group of businesses that produce a certain product or service The fashion industry creates many jobs around the world. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – related to the countryside, not the city…
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Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

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©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cosmetic /koz-MET-ik/ [noun] – a product used on the face or body to improve appearance Many shops sell natural cosmetics made from fruit and herbs. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the act of changing something into a different form or use The conversion of old buildings into hotels is popular in big cities. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in quality or condition Soil degradation makes it hard for farmers to grow crops. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area Pollution in the…
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