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Oldest rhinoceros in the United States passes away at Tennessee zoo

2025年2月23日

rhino

©(Amy Smotherman Burgess/Zoo Knoxville 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 rhinoceros in a zoo or on TV? Do you think some animals live longer in zoos than in the wild? 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。 specialized /SPESH-uh-lahyzd/ [adjective] – designed for a particular purpose or specific group The hospital provided specialized treatment for children with rare diseases. arrive /uh-RAHYV/ [verb] – to reach a place or destination The famous author arrived at the book signing event and greeted his fans. calf /kaf/ [noun] – a young of…
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Oldest rhinoceros in the United States passes away at Tennessee zoo

2025年2月23日

rhino

©(Amy Smotherman Burgess/Zoo Knoxville via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit any wild animal in its natural home, which animal would you choose and why? Imagine you are taking care of a large animal like a rhino. What would be the most challenging part? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening quickly or in a short time The company experienced rapid growth after launching its new product. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move or be moved freely and easily After the surgery, her mobility was limited,…
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Germany tests deep geothermal drilling in Geretsried for carbon-free energy

2025年2月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed The company tested different business strategies to find the most viable solution for growth. emerging /ih-MUR-jing/ [adjective] – starting to exist or to become known New technologies are helping farmers in emerging industries improve food production. optimize /OP-tuh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make something as good or effective as possible The company changed its website to optimize customer experience and increase sales. facilitate /fuh-SIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier The teacher used visual aids to facilitate students’ understanding of complex ideas….
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Germany tests deep geothermal drilling in Geretsried for carbon-free energy

2025年2月22日

News (1)

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。 Are there benefits to using natural energy sources like the sun, wind, or heat from the Earth? Are some countries trying to stop using fossil fuels? 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。 advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the development or improvement of something The advancement of medicine helps people live longer. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to business and making money They built a new commercial center with many stores. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company made an innovative phone with a flexible screen. system…
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Germany tests deep geothermal drilling in Geretsried for carbon-free energy

2025年2月22日

News (1)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are the benefits of using natural energy sources like the sun, wind, or heat from the Earth? Why do you think some countries are trying to stop using fossil fuels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or amount but not exactly The train will arrive in approximately five minutes. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become stronger or more serious, or to make something stronger The rain began to intensify in the afternoon. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change…
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Rare black wolves spotted in Polish forest, raising conservation interest

2025年2月21日

black wolves

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could choose to be an animal for a day, which one would you be and why? How do you feel about wolves? Do they seem scary, interesting, or something else?I Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coordinator /koh-AWR-dn-ey-ter/ [noun] – a person who organizes and manages activities or projects The coordinator of the school event made sure everything went smoothly. marking /MAHR-king/ [noun] – a pattern on the body of an animal The butterfly’s wings had beautiful markings that looked like eyes. domesticated /duh-MEH-stuh-kay-tuhd/ [adjective] – tamed and trained…
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Rare black wolves spotted in Polish forest, raising conservation interest

2025年2月21日

black wolves

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anomaly /uh-NOM-uh-lee/ [noun] – something that differs from what is normal or expected The sudden rise in temperature during winter was considered an anomaly by climate scientists. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – related to genes or heredity Scientists are studying the genetic factors that contribute to heart disease. prevalence /PREV-uh-luhns/ [noun] – the extent to which something is common or widespread within a particular area or group The prevalence of blue-eyed cats is rare in wild felines. rebound /ri-BOUND/ [verb] – to recover or increase again after a decline or decrease After facing a sharp decline, the…
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Rare black wolves spotted in Polish forest, raising conservation interest

2025年2月21日

black wolves

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 wolf in a movie or book? Do you think wolves are dangerous? 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。 stream /streem/ [noun] – a small, narrow river A herd of deer cautiously crossed the stream in the national park. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or ordinary; different from what is usual It was unusual to see a peacock walking through the city streets. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick, soft hair covering the skin of animals The cat’s fur became fluffier in the winter….
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