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Genetic study identifies four distinct giraffe species after decades of research

2025年9月20日

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©Michael Brown/IUCN via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you think of giraffes? How do you think giraffes use their long necks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The teacher’s new idea was noteworthy and surprised the students. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand The coach will clarify the game rules before the match. distinction /dih-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference between two similar things. There is a clear distinction between day and night….
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FDA orders recall of Walmart shrimp linked to radioactive isotope

2025年9月19日

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©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence of something harmful, dirty, or unwanted that makes a place or substance unsafe The restaurant faced problems due to contamination in its kitchen water supply. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to remove something, or to stop offering it The company decided to withdraw its new product after customers complained. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being in contact with something harmful or dangerous The report warned that long exposure to polluted air may cause health problems. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to create or present a possible danger…
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FDA orders recall of Walmart shrimp linked to radioactive isotope

2025年9月19日

Walmart

©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) 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 eaten frozen food from a supermarket? If you heard news about contaminated food, would you stop buying it? 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。 possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to happen or exist; not certain but can occur The teacher warned about a possible delay to the school trip because of rain. batch /bach/ [noun] – a group of items produced or collected at the same time The bakery had to throw away two batches of bread because they were burned. port /pawrt/…
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FDA orders recall of Walmart shrimp linked to radioactive isotope

2025年9月19日

Walmart

©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you decide if food in a store looks safe or fresh? What do you think “food safety” means? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substance /SUHB-stuhns/ [noun] – a material or matter with particular qualities Scientists discovered a dangerous substance in the river water. container /kuhn-TEY-ner/ [noun] – an object such as a box or a bottle used to hold or carry things Officials found illegal goods hidden inside large containers at the port. code /kohd/ [noun] – a set of numbers or letters used for…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

2025年9月18日

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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening very quickly or suddenly, or very steep The company faced a precipitous decline in sales last year. fortuitous /fawr-TOO-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening by chance, often in a lucky way. It was fortuitous that the bus arrived just on time. irrevocable /ih-REV-uh-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change or stop The company made an irrevocable decision to close the store. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly or continuing to do something strongly The team made a tenacious effort to finish the project. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop,…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

2025年9月18日

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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a salamander in real life? If so, where did you see it? If not, which animal would you like to see? Do you know about animals that live in water? If so, which animals do you know? If not, which animal would you like to learn about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] – likely to have a very noticeable effect The city took drastic action to stop the fire quickly. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] – showing signs of being successful…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

2025年9月18日

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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, 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 salamander in real life? Do you know about animals that live in water? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned The town has a notable old church near the river. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced The company gave workers tangible rewards like free meals. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very…
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