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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

2025年1月3日

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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a building or a special room, what would it look like? What do you think makes a place or object feel important to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. democracy /dih-MOK-ruh-see/ [noun] – a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting Many countries have adopted democracy as their form of government. polished /POL-isht/ [adjective] – smooth and shiny The table was made of polished wood, reflecting the light beautifully. carving /KAHR-ving/ [noun] – a shape or pattern cut into wood…
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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

2025年1月3日

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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mantel /MAN-tl/ [noun] – a framework around a fireplace or a shelf above it She decorated the mantel with flowers for the holiday. stained /staynd/ [adjective] – something has been marked or colored by a substance The stained carpet had a large coffee mark in the middle. controversy /KON-truh-vur-see/ [noun] – a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion The new policy caused a lot of controversy among the workers. conspiracy /kuhn-SPIR-uh-see/ [noun] – a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful The government investigated the conspiracy to overthrow the…
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New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about early human arrival in the Americas

2025年1月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a strong feeling that something is true or real Many people have the belief that the Earth is flat. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – facts or signs that show something is true The police found evidence that proved the suspect was guilty. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the study of ancient cultures by examining artifacts, buildings, and other remains Archaeological digs help us learn about ancient civilizations. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live together peacefully at the same time or place Different species can coexist in a healthy ecosystem. manipulate /muh-NIP-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about early human arrival in the Americas

2025年1月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel back in time to see how humans lived thousands of years ago, what would you want to see, and why? Why do you think people are so interested in learning about the past, especially ancient animals and humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something that was not known before Scientists made an exciting discovery when they found a new dinosaur fossil. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – information or facts that help prove something is true The police found evidence…
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New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about early human arrival in the Americas

2025年1月2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。 Do you think humans could have influenced the extinction of animals in the past? Do you believe that new discoveries can change what we know about history? 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。 research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study or investigation into a particular subject to discover new facts She read the research on animals in the zoo. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to offer an idea or recommendation for consideration I suggest we go to the park. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give or supply something that is…
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1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。 Do you know any endangered animals? Have you ever seen a big fish before? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it The environmental changes are harming the animals. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the number of people or animals living in a particular area The population of fish is getting smaller. overfishing /ow-vr-FI-shuhng/ [noun] – catching too many fish so that the fish population is reduced Overfishing harms the balance of the sea. fishery…
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name any endangered animals in rivers or lakes? Why are some species living in freshwater becoming endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of clean water in the village was a significant event. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [verb] – to become smaller, fewer, or less The number of visitors to the park declined after the rainy season began. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected A power outage disrupted the online class for an hour….
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critically /KRIT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is extremely important or serious The scientist examined the data critically before sharing it with the team. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of no longer existing, especially in the wild The park is home to several endangered animals, including rare birds and turtles. obstruct /uhb-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to block or prevent something from happening or progressing Fallen trees obstructed the path, making it difficult for hikers to pass. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of protecting something from harm, loss, or destruction The preservation of old buildings…
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