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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

2025年5月11日

Animalbehave

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were an animal trainer, what kind of animal would you want to work with? Why? What kind of emotions do you think animals can feel? Can you give an example? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landlord /LAND-lawrd/ [noun] – a person who owns and rents out property to others The landlord fixed the broken sink in the apartment. misunderstanding /mis-uhn-der-STAN-ding/ [noun] – a situation where people do not understand each other correctly A small misunderstanding caused an argument between two friends. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – a person who…
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Global sea turtle populations show promising signs of recovery

2025年5月10日

seaturtle

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 visit a place where turtles live? Should schools teach more about endangered 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。 offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give or provide something that may be accepted or refused The teacher offered extra help to students struggling with the lesson. number /NUHM-ber/ [noun] – a quantity or amount of something, especially people or things that can be counted Tourist numbers increased during the summer holiday season. face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult or challenging Many…
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Global sea turtle populations show promising signs of recovery

2025年5月10日

seaturtle

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine a sea turtle’s journey in the ocean looks like? If you could create one rule to protect animals, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to return to a normal or better state after a difficult situation The economy is starting to recover after the long recession. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – not allowed by law Selling these products without a license is illegal in many countries. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of damaging something so badly that it no…
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Intermediate

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Global sea turtle populations show promising signs of recovery

2025年5月10日

seaturtle

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – likely to be harmed or affected negatively; not well protected from danger or attack Young coral reefs are especially vulnerable to changes in ocean temperature. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing or person Many people attributed the city’s improved air quality to the new transportation policy. bycatch /BAI-kach/ [noun] – fish or other sea creatures that are caught unintentionally by people who are trying to catch other types of fish Shrimp trawling often results in a high amount of bycatch, including…
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States

2025年5月9日

Brix-News (15)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever felt tired during class because of not sleeping enough? If so, what did you do? If not, how do you stay rested? Do you use a phone or watch shows before sleeping? If so, does it make you sleep late? If not, what do you do instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt/ [noun] – a young person who is developing into an adult The adolescent joined a school club to meet new friends. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time…
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States

2025年5月9日

Brix-News (15)

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 felt tired during class due to a lack of sleep? Do you use a phone or watch shows before going to sleep? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something important The noise outside was a big concern for Anna. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation The teacher gave a solution to the hard question. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using electricity and small parts to work, like computers…
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States

2025年5月9日

Brix-News (15)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of The student had a persistent cough that lasted all week. impaired /im-PAIRD/ [adjective] – damaged or not functioning normally His hearing is impaired, so he uses a hearing aid. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to Teachers emphasize the need for daily practice. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient One consequence of heavy rain is flooding. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/…
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