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Extreme weather chaos across U.S.

2024年6月23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。 Have you experienced or heard about any types of extreme weather? Does extreme weather impact daily life and the environment? 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。 flood /fluhd/ [noun] – a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry After the heavy rain, the streets were covered in a flood, making it difficult to drive. heat wave /HEET weyv/ [noun] – a period of unusually hot weather. During the heat wave, people were advised to stay indoors and drink plenty of water. thunderstorm /THUHN-der-stawrm/…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

2024年6月22日

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/Handout via REUTERS 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 interested in learning about ancient or prehistoric times? Have you heard of any discoveries that show how ancient seas and environments were different from today? 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。 powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having great strength, force, or ability The lion’s roar was powerful enough to be heard from miles away. reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – animals with dry, scaly skin that lay eggs on land and breathe air Learning about reptiles in school, we discovered that they all breathe air…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

2024年6月22日

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to fly or glide high in the air with great ease and grace The eagle soared majestically above the mountain peaks. paleontology /pey-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of organisms that lived on earth before there were written records, esp. by examining fossils Paleontology helps us understand how dinosaurs lived and evolved millions of years ago by studying their fossilized remains. fossilization /fos-uh-ly-ZAY-shuhn / [noun] – the process by which organic materials are converted into fossils The fossilization of dinosaur bones provides valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

2024年6月22日

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you interested in learning about ancient or prehistoric times? Why or why not? What aspects of ancient history or prehistoric life intrigue you the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the remains or impressions of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock The museum displayed a fossil of a prehistoric fish, perfectly preserved in sedimentary rock. eerie /EER-ee/ [adjective] – strange in a frightening and mysterious way The abandoned house had an…
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H5N1 avian influenza devastates global bird populations, raises alarm over potential human epidemic

2024年6月21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 what the bird flu is? Can it infect other species? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not occurring very often; uncommon It’s rare to find such an exotic bird in this region. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a tiny infectious agent that replicates inside the living cells of organisms The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to fall ill. serious /SEER-ee-us/ [adjective] – significant, severe, or potentially dangerous The company faced serious financial difficulties after losing its biggest client….
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H5N1 avian influenza devastates global bird populations, raises alarm over potential human epidemic

2024年6月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about bird flu and how it spreads among birds? Why do you think some viruses can infect multiple species while others cannot? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infect /in-FECT/ [verb] – to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant Doctors are trying to stop the virus from infecting more people. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens The community took preventive actions to avoid the flu. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The teacher asked for the students’…
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H5N1 avian influenza devastates global bird populations, raises alarm over potential human epidemic

2024年6月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pathogenic /puh-thuh-JEN-ik/ [adjective] – capable of causing disease; relating to pathogenesis The pathogenic bacteria spread quickly among the community, causing illness in many people. tropism /TROH-piz-uhm/ [noun] – the turning or bending movement of an organism or a part toward or away from an external stimulus The scientist studied the tropism of the sunflower, noting how it consistently turned its head to follow the path of the sun throughout the day. manifestation /man-uh-fuh-STAY-shuhn/ [noun ] – a clear appearance or expression of something, often a symptom of a condition Her allergy to peanuts had a manifestation…
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Outbreak investigation underway at Havasupai Reservation as tourists report illnesses; officials respond

2024年6月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. veterinarian /vet-uh-ri-NAIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a person with a medical degree trained to take care of the health of animals My dog was sick, so we took him to the veterinarian. hygiene /HAHY-jeen/ [noun] – the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease Good hygiene is important for staying healthy. gastrointestinal /gas-troh-in-TES-tuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the stomach and intestines She had gastrointestinal problems after eating the bad food. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage; to cause…
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