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Experts emphasize balanced eating over strict schedules

2025年3月15日

exercise

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 tried exercising without eating first? Do you think eating right before exercise would make you feel better or worse? 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject that people talk, write, or think about Climate change has become a major topic in political debates. workout /WURK-out/ [noun] – a period of physical exercise His morning workout includes jogging and stretching. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow Fruits and vegetables provide essential…
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Beginner

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Early humans used bones to make tools 1.5 million years ago

2025年3月14日

animal bones

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could go back in time, what would you want to teach early humans? What are some everyday tools you use? How do they help make tasks easier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handheld /HAND-held/ [adjective] – small and designed to be held in the hand The researchers developed a handheld device to detect air pollution in urban areas. weapon /WEP-uhn/ [noun] – an object used to harm or attack Ancient warriors used spears and bows as weapons for hunting and battle. craftsmanship /KRAFTS-muhn-ship/ [noun] – the skill of…
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Intermediate

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Early humans used bones to make tools 1.5 million years ago

2025年3月14日

animal bones

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 think discovering new information about the past is exciting? Do you think early humans were skilled at problem-solving? 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。 toolkit /TOOL-kit/ [noun] – a set of tools or equipment used for a particular purpose The scientist carried a specialized toolkit to collect soil samples from the cave. select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to carefully choose something from a group The chef selected the freshest vegetables to prepare the dish. sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – having a thin edge or point that can cut or…
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Beginner

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Early humans used bones to make tools 1.5 million years ago

2025年3月14日

animal bones

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scavenged /SKA-vnjd/ [adjective] – collected or obtained from discarded, dead, or abandoned sources He used scavenged materials to build the shelter. carcass /KAHR-kuhs/ [noun] – the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals The vultures circled above the carcasses of animals left behind by the drought. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in a situation where it is not wanted or needed The referee penalized the player for interference during the game. rudimentary /roo-duh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – basic,…
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Expert

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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts

2025年3月13日

Monarch

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 butterflies gathering in large groups? Do you think it’s important to protect butterflies? 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。 branch /branch/ [noun] – a part of a tree growing from the trunk, usually holding leaves Birds usually sit on tree branches near lakes. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – an area or a part of a country or the world Fruits from northern regions often taste sweeter. mile /mahyl / [noun] – a unit of distance, approximately 1.6 kilometers Some whales swim thousands of miles each year….
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Beginner

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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts

2025年3月13日

Monarch

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [verb] – to gather closely together in a group Tourists cluster near the entrance of the museum, waiting for it to open. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards The farmer owns 50 acres of land where he grows wheat and corn. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people, animals, or things from one place to another The migration of birds to warmer regions happens every autumn. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or other necessities needed for survival Many animals depend on…
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Expert

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Monarch butterfly population sees significant recovery amid conservation efforts

2025年3月13日

Monarch

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could fly like a butterfly, where would you go? Why? What do you think butterflies need to survive? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fir /fur/ [noun] – a type of evergreen tree that has flat needles and is commonly used as a Christmas tree In winter, the fir forest looked magical, with snow covering its branches. favorable /FEY-ver-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – beneficial or helping to produce a good result The company expanded its business due to favorable economic conditions. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – naturally existing in a certain place…
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Intermediate

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