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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park display protective behavior

2025年5月6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 animals react during natural disasters? Have you heard of animals protecting others during times of danger? 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。 surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be all around something or someone The teacher asked students to surround the desk for a meeting. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something Dogs can detect the scent of food from far away. calf /kaf/ [noun] – a young animal, especially a cow or elephant The calf followed its mother through the field. herd /hurd/ [noun] – a…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

2025年5月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrace /ri-TREYS/ [verb] – to go back over a route or path that was previously taken The scientist retraced the steps of a past experiment to check for any errors. tribute /TRIB-yoot/ [noun] – something that is done, said, or given to show respect or admiration The concert was a tribute to a famous musician who passed away. enigma /uh-NIG-muh/ [noun] – something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely The origin of the ancient artifact remains one of archaeology’s biggest enigmas. fascination /fas-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – strong interest or attraction to something Her fascination…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

2025年5月5日

arctic

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 watched a documentary about nature or history? Have you read a book about a real-life journey or expedition? 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。 summer /SUHM-er / [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn Many people travel to the beach during summer to enjoy the sun. climber /KLAHY-mer/ [noun] – a person who climbs mountains, rocks, or other high places The climber reached the top of the mountain after six hours. path /path/ [noun] – a way or track made for…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

2025年5月5日

arctic

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you take with you if you were going on a long journey by boat? Why? If you could follow the path of a famous person from history, whose journey would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear suddenly or without explanation The plane vanished from the radar during the storm. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] – a detailed study or examination of something The team presented a deep analysis of the city’s traffic problems. visual /VIZH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – related to seeing or sight…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park

2025年5月4日

dance

©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) 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 like dancing? Do you enjoy listening to music from other countries? 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。 park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large public green area in a town or city for recreation They held a weekend market in one of the biggest parks in Seoul. apartment /uh-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a set of rooms forming a residence, typically in a building with other such units The group used to meet every Friday in a small apartment downtown. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – protected from or…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park

2025年5月4日

dance

©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of place would you enjoy dancing in? Why? What do you think makes a place feel safe and welcoming for everyone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citywide /SIT-ee-wahyd/ [adjective] – happening or existing throughout an entire city A citywide festival was held to celebrate the town’s 100th anniversary. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to plants or the study of plants We visited a botanical garden to learn about rare tropical plants. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – related to a job that requires special education, training, or…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park

2025年5月4日

dance

©(AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cumbia /KOOM-bee-uh/ [noun] – a traditional music and dance style that originated in Colombia, often combining African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences The band played cumbia at the outdoor festival, bringing everyone to the dance floor. liberating /LI-br-ay-tuhng/ [adjective] – freeing or releasing from restrictions or limitations Many found the silent retreat liberating, as it allowed them to disconnect and reflect. cathartic /kuh-THAHR-tik/ [adjective] – providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions Writing in her journal was a cathartic way to release her stress. symbiotic /sim-bee-OT-ik/ [adjective] – involving a close relationship…
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