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Carnivorous caterpillar discovered in Hawaii displays unique hunting behavior

2025年5月12日

Cater

©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like for an insect living in a big forest? Why do you think some animals are hard to find in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; special or unusual The artist has a unique style that makes her paintings easy to recognize. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – belonging to a place by birth or origin The panda is native to China and lives in bamboo forests. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb]…
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Carnivorous caterpillar discovered in Hawaii displays unique hunting behavior

2025年5月12日

Cater

©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding or blending in with the surroundings to avoid being seen The snow leopard’s fur provides perfect camouflage in the snowy mountains. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being uncommon or unusual A total solar eclipse is a rarity that many people wait years to see. lichen /LAHY-kuhn/ [noun] – a small plant-like organism made of fungi and algae, often found on rocks or trees The old tree was covered in green lichen, giving it a soft texture. entomologist /en-tuh-MOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a…
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Carnivorous caterpillar discovered in Hawaii displays unique hunting behavior

2025年5月12日

Cater

©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff 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 caterpillar in real life? Do you think insects can be clever in how they survive? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual The museum has a rare painting from the 15th century. strange /streynj/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand I had a strange dream about flying cars last night. decorate /DEK-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make something look more attractive by putting things on it…
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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. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever had a pet? Do you think animals can show their feelings? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do She asked for career advice before choosing her college major. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something His interest in photography started when he got his first camera. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand or do The teacher used simple words to explain the lesson. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] –…
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Beginner

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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

2025年5月11日

Animalbehave

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause someone to do something Her teacher’s question prompted her to think more deeply about the story. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to explain the meaning of something The guide helped interpret the signs found in the ancient temple. dispel /dih-SPEL/ [verb] – to remove or make a belief or feeling go away The teacher helped dispel the students’ fears before the test. aesthetically /es-THET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is visually pleasing or beautiful The room was aesthetically arranged with simple, clean colors. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – playful, light, or…
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Expert

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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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Intermediate

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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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Beginner

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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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