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New dinosaur species brings fresh insight into prehistoric predators

2025年10月29日

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©(Marcelo Luna via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and difficult to understand Historians still debate the enigmatic symbols found in the ancient temple. elongated /EE-long-gay-tid/ [adjective] – made longer than usual The bird’s elongated beak helped it reach food hidden deep inside flowers. opportunistic /op-er-too-NIS-tik/ [adjective] – taking advantage of a situation, often without planning The bird showed opportunistic behavior by feeding on leftovers from larger predators. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy The ceremony carried a poignant meaning for the families who had lost loved ones. floodplain /FLUD-playn/…
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New dinosaur species brings fresh insight into prehistoric predators

2025年10月29日

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©(Marcelo Luna 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 think dinosaurs are interesting to learn about? Would you feel excited if a new animal was named after you? 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。 explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand The teacher explained the rules of the game before the class started. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the information or outcome found after studying or testing something The doctor showed the results of the blood test to the patient. bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard…
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New dinosaur species brings fresh insight into prehistoric predators

2025年10月29日

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©(Marcelo Luna via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “fossil”? If you could travel back to the time of dinosaurs, what would you want to see or do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – from the time before written history The museum displayed prehistoric tools used by early humans. carnivorous /kahr-NIV-er-uhs/ [adjective] – relating to a person, animal, or other living thing that eats meat Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food. claw /klaw/ [noun] – one of the…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

2025年10月28日

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©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of a bear? How do you think animals get ready for the cold winter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include something or someone as an important part of an event, show, or activity The exhibition featured paintings by both local and international artists. cub /kuhb/ [noun] – the young of certain animals such as bears, lions, or tigers The lion cub played near its mother in the tall grass. bye /bahy/ [noun]…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

2025年10月28日

fat bear

©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to present or display something in a way that attracts attention The art festival was organized to showcase the creativity of young painters. resiliency /ruh-ZI-lee-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges Farmers demonstrated resiliency when they adapted to sudden changes in weather. maternal /muh-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – related to a mother or motherly behavior The bird displayed maternal instincts by protecting its chicks from danger. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being stronger, more powerful, or more important than…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

2025年10月28日

fat bear

©(C Loberg/National Park Service 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 voted in a contest before? Do you like learning about wild animals? 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。 contest /KON-test/ [noun] – a competition in which people or animals try to win The school held a spelling contest to find the best student speller. vote /voht/ [verb] – to make a choice in an election or contest by marking a ballot or giving a decision Students voted for the class president during the meeting. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set…
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Scientists identify manganese blue as source of Pollock’s vivid pigment in MoMA masterpiece

2025年10月27日

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©AP Photo/David Goldman, File 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 painting with very bright colors? Do you know any famous artist from your country or another country? 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。 intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – planned or done on purpose, not by chance Her smile was intentional and made the child feel happy. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or being discussed The teacher asked for relevant answers during the class discussion. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – easy to recognize because of being different from others…
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Scientists identify manganese blue as source of Pollock’s vivid pigment in MoMA masterpiece

2025年10月27日

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©AP Photo/David Goldman, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illustrious /ih-LUHS-tree-uhs/ [adjective] – famous, well respected, and admired The city hosted an illustrious writer who shared stories of travel. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The teacher gave salutary advice that helped students focus on goals. seminal /SEM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – strongly influencing later developments The scientist published a seminal study that changed medicine. lucid /LOO-sid/ [adjective] – clearly expressed and easy to understand The professor gave a lucid explanation of the difficult theory. interdisciplinary /in-ter-DIS-uh-pluh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – involving two or more different subjects or areas of knowledge…
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