Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills
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Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills
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 animal react to music? Do animals feel or enjoy rhythm like people do? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with equipment for doing scientific tests The students visited a science laboratory at school. rescue /RES-kyoo/ [verb] – to help someone or something out of a dangerous situation They rescued the dog from the river. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Her goal is to become a doctor. example /ig-ZAM-puhl/ [noun] – something that shows…
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Sea lion demonstrates exceptional musical rhythm skills
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen an animal react to music? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what do you think it might do? Do animals feel or enjoy rhythm like people do? If so, why do you think they can? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely surprised The magician amazed the children with his tricks. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to science or using the methods of science The team made a scientific study of…
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Over 12,000 chicks found in Delaware postal truck
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 animals suffer because of hot weather? Have you ever visited a place where animals were rescued? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – accepted instructions about how things should be done The classroom rules say to raise your hand before speaking. postal /POHS-tl/ [adjective] – related to sending or delivering mail The postal truck delivers letters every morning. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – something that is wrong or not correct She made a spelling mistake on the test. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change
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 imagined what it’s like to live near a forest? Do you think climate change can affect your daily life? 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。 case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something, especially related to problems, issues, or illnesses The doctor reported several new cases of flu in the city this week. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size or amount Scientists found tiny pieces of plastic in the drinking water. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation or environment in which…
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when the weather is very hot and dry? Can you imagine what it’s like to live near a wildfire? What would you do first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens Scientists studied rainfall patterns to understand how the weather affects farming. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess or judgment about the size, amount, or value of something Engineers had to estimate the cost of building the new bridge. impact…
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change
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Study links thousands of wildfire smoke deaths to climate change
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. particulate /per-TIK-yuh-lit/ [adjective] – consisting of or relating to minute separate particles, often referring to pollutants in the air The factory installed new filters to reduce particulate emissions from its smokestacks. hypothetical /hahy-puh-THET-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – based on a suggested idea or theory; not real, but imagined as a possibility The scientist created a hypothetical model to predict how the virus might evolve in the next year. burden /BUR-dn/ [noun] – something difficult or unpleasant that one has to deal with or carry Rising fuel prices placed a financial burden on low-income families in the region. hazardous…
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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do rescue centers usually do for animals? Why might some sea animals get hurt in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swollen /SWOH-luhn/ [adjective] – larger or rounder than normal, usually because of injury or illness His knee was swollen after the fall. injure /IN-jer/ [verb] – to hurt a person or animal She injured her leg while running. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make people or things not be together The teacher separated the noisy group of students. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists or…
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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rehabilitate /ree-huh-BIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state, or way of living The center helps injured birds rehabilitate before returning them to the wild. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person in charge of a museum, library, etc. The curator explained the history of the paintings in the art gallery. tranquil /TRANG-kwil/ [adjective] – calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. The hotel was in a tranquil place surrounded by trees and flowers. avert /uh-VURT/ [verb] – to prevent something bad from happening Wearing a helmet helps…
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