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Oldest known mummies, dating back 12,000 years, unearthed across Southeast Asia

2025年10月24日

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©Hirofumi Matsumura 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 read about ancient burial practices in history? Do you know any traditions in your country that honor ancestors? 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 city has many notable old buildings. academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to schools, colleges, and studying She has strong academic skills in science. limitation /lim-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of controlling something, or the state of being limited The project faced a time…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

2025年10月23日

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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba 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 a very large meal made for many people? Have you ever joined a community event where food was shared? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the spelling contest was her proud achievement. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very useful The old ring is very valuable. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something The town had a big celebration…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

2025年10月23日

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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten a very large meal made for many people? If so, what food was it? If not, what food would you like to try? Have you ever joined a community event where food was shared? If so, what was the event? If not, what event would you like to join? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun ] – the act of praising or noticing someone or something for their work or achievements She received recognition for her painting at the school event….
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you spend time in nature? If you lived near a rainforest, what would you like to do there? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing or the organs used in breathing Air pollution in large cities can worsen respiratory conditions among children. underline /UHN-der-lahyn/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The incident underlines the need for better safety rules in construction sites. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to find the size, amount, or degree of…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, 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。 Do you think trees can help keep people healthy? Would you like to live near a big forest? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a dense forest with heavy rainfall, usually found in tropical areas The government is working to protect the rainforest in Southeast Asia. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uh/ [noun] – a talk or conversation where people share ideas or opinions The teachers had discussions about how to improve online classes. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of a person’s body or…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interdependence /in-ter-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – a situation where two or more things rely on each other The interdependence between farmers and local markets is important for food security. circumspection /sur-kuhm-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration of risks before acting or making decisions The company announced the new product with circumspection because of safety concerns. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Smoking has a detrimental effect on human lungs. indispensability /in-dih-spen-suh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being absolutely necessary or essential The indispensability of clean water was stressed during the health campaign. reciprocity…
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Study reveals octopus arm usage in the wild

2025年10月21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。 Have you ever seen an octopus in an aquarium or on TV? Do you think sea animals are more interesting than land 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。 watch /waach/ [verb] – to look at something carefully for a period of time Scientists watched the behavior of birds during migration. video /VID-ee-oh/ [noun] – moving pictures recorded and shown on a screen Researchers used videos of children playing sports to study movement. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – an amount out of one hundred parts About 70 percent of the…
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Study reveals octopus arm usage in the wild

2025年10月21日

Octopus

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tendency /TEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a natural way of behaving or acting in a certain direction Reports showed a tendency for people to shop online more often during holidays. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling or preference that makes someone want to do something The research showed an inclination of students to use digital textbooks instead of printed ones. methodology /meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a system or method used to study or do research The project used a new methodology to test the safety of electric cars. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – the state of having extra parts or…
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