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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

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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。 Would you like to see a real dinosaur fossil in a museum? Have you ever seen a picture or movie about dinosaurs? 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about a topic or idea with someone in order to share opinions or make a decision Scientists have discussed for years how to protect the ocean. huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree A huge storm hit the city and caused a lot of damage. exciting /ik-SAHY-ting/ [adjective] – making you…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a crash between two or more objects moving toward each other Scientists studied the collision of two satellites in space to understand its impact. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a period of time between two events or activities The teacher gave students a ten-minute interval before the next exam started. horned /hawrnd/ [adjective] – having one or more hard, pointed parts growing from the head of an animal The horned goat stood on the hill, looking over the farm. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly different or separate from others The two paintings have…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think scientists study animals that lived a very long time ago? How would you feel if scientists discovered a living dinosaur today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debate /dih-BEYT/ [verb] – to discuss a topic where people have different opinions Students debated if online learning is better than studying in a classroom. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the strong effect or result of one thing hitting or affecting another The storm had a big impact on the city’s power supply. mineral /MIN-er-uhl/ [noun] – a natural substance found…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

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©(Pairi Daiza 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 special or rare animal? Would you like to visit a zoo in another country one day? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to identify someone or something because you have seen or experienced it before People can easily recognize a panda by its black and white fur. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick, soft hair that covers the body of certain animals The rabbit’s fur feels soft and warm in winter. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

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©(Pairi Daiza via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you see animals in zoos? If your country could send an animal as a symbol of friendship, which animal would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relation /ri-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward and deal with each other Cultural relations between the two cities help promote friendship and understanding. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of nature, animals, or other valuable resources so that they are not lost…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

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©(Pairi Daiza via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primate /PRAHY-meyt/ [noun] – a mammal that includes humans, apes, and monkeys Several primates in the African rainforest are losing their habitats because of deforestation. quarantine /KWAWR-uhn-teen/ [noun] – a period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease The new pets were kept in quarantine for two weeks to ensure they were healthy. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the state of being healthy, happy, or comfortable The organization works to protect the welfare of stray animals in the city. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to raise something to a higher level or position…
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

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©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。 Have you ever visited a museum? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in the world? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something The museum tour was very informative for the students. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something The guide gave a detailed plan…
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited an ancient historical site or museum? If so, what was the most interesting thing you saw? If not, what kind of historical place would you like to visit? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites around the world? If so, where are they located? If not, which country would you like to explore to see one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The museum displays notable paintings from ancient times. insightful…
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