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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation

2025年11月16日

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©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones? If so, what did you find most interesting? If not, would you like to visit one? Have you ever seen a scientific discovery on TV or the internet? If so, what was it about? If not, what kind of discovery would you like to learn about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – deserving attention because of being important or interesting The teacher’s project was noteworthy for its…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

2025年11月15日

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©(NewsNation) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good and bad things about getting information from the internet? What do you think could happen if computers or AI start writing articles instead of people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a type of website or system that allows people to share or use information and services Many students use online platforms to study foreign languages. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen, grow, or become more popular The campaign promotes the importance of recycling to protect the…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

2025年11月15日

Elon

©(NewsNation) 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 searched for information on the internet? Do you think AI can help people find information easily? 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。 website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – a place on the internet where people can find information or services The school made a new website to share news with students and parents. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, company, or thing that tries to do better than another in the same area The two restaurants became competitors after opening on the same street. article /AHR-ti-kuhl/ [noun]…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

2025年11月15日

Elon

©(NewsNation) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideological /ahy-dee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to a system of ideas or beliefs, especially about politics or society Some news programs are accused of spreading ideological views that favor one political side. propaganda /prop-uh-GAN-duh/ [noun] – information spread to influence people’s opinions, often biased or misleading Many people worry that false propaganda spreads quickly on social media. transparency /trans-PAIR-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of being open and clear about actions or decisions so that people can trust them The company improved transparency by sharing its financial reports online. neutrality /noo-TRAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of not…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

2025年11月14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。 Would you like to see a real dinosaur fossil in a museum? Have you ever seen a picture or movie about dinosaurs? 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about a topic or idea with someone in order to share opinions or make a decision Scientists have discussed for years how to protect the ocean. huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree A huge storm hit the city and caused a lot of damage. exciting /ik-SAHY-ting/ [adjective] – making you…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

2025年11月14日

dino

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a crash between two or more objects moving toward each other Scientists studied the collision of two satellites in space to understand its impact. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a period of time between two events or activities The teacher gave students a ten-minute interval before the next exam started. horned /hawrnd/ [adjective] – having one or more hard, pointed parts growing from the head of an animal The horned goat stood on the hill, looking over the farm. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly different or separate from others The two paintings have…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

2025年11月14日

dino

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think scientists study animals that lived a very long time ago? How would you feel if scientists discovered a living dinosaur today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debate /dih-BEYT/ [verb] – to discuss a topic where people have different opinions Students debated if online learning is better than studying in a classroom. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the strong effect or result of one thing hitting or affecting another The storm had a big impact on the city’s power supply. mineral /MIN-er-uhl/ [noun] – a natural substance found…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

2025年11月13日

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©(Pairi Daiza 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。 Have you ever seen a special or rare animal? Would you like to visit a zoo in another country one day? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to identify someone or something because you have seen or experienced it before People can easily recognize a panda by its black and white fur. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick, soft hair that covers the body of certain animals The rabbit’s fur feels soft and warm in winter. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to…
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