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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

2026年4月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed Efforts to preserve wetlands have increased in many countries. peril /PER-uhl/ [noun] – great danger or serious risk Several animal species remain in peril because of habitat loss. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making rules Governments regulate wildlife trade to prevent illegal activity. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a long period of time without damaging the environment Many companies are searching for sustainable ways to produce…
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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

2026年4月18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 people use animal skins to make bags and shoes? Are alligators animals that live in water and wetlands? 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。 farm /fahrm/ [noun] – an area of land used for growing crops or raising animals The farmer works on the farm every day. skin /skin/ [noun] – the natural outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal The animal has thick skin to protect its body. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe from harm or damage National…
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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

2026年4月18日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do people usually use animal skins for? Why do governments sometimes protect wild animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspect /in-SPEKT/ [verb] – to look at something carefully in order to discover information, especially about quality Workers inspect products before they are sold. legal /LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – allowed by law The company follows legal rules for selling animal products. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can produce young animals or plants together Scientists discovered a new species of frog in…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

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©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be remembered in history The country celebrated a historic achievement in science. recognize /rek-uhg-NAHYZ/ [verb] – to accept that something is true or important, or to give praise or an award to someone The committee recognized the scientist for important research. cinematography /sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art and methods of filming movies using cameras, lighting, and movement Students studied cinematography to understand visual storytelling. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion that people in general have about someone or something The company has a reputation…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

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©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/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 watched an awards show? Would you like to learn more about filmmaking? 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。 award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize for doing something very well She received an award for good work. film /film/ [noun] – a movie shown in a cinema or on television The family watched a film together. camera /KAM-er-uh/ [noun] – a device used for taking pictures or recording video The camera recorded the actors during the scene. scene /seen/ [noun] – a part…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

Arkapaw

©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually notice first in a movie, like the story, actors, or visuals? Why? If you could work in making movies, what job would you like to try? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something good that someone succeeds in doing Winning the competition was a great achievement. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – a type of job that needs special training or education Teaching is an important profession in society. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect how someone thinks or behaves Music…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) 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 rocket launch? Do you want to travel to space? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels into space The rocket carried a satellite into space. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people working together on a ship or spacecraft The crew prepared for the space flight. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – something that causes difficulty Engineers solved a problem before the launch. test /test/ [noun] – an activity to check if something works correctly…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which something prevents a process or activity from happening normally Technical interference delayed the launch of the research satellite. cadence /KEY-duhns/ [noun] – the regular pattern or rhythm of something The project continued at a steady cadence throughout the year. overhaul /OH-ver-hawl/ [noun] – a complete examination of a system with changes made if necessary The government announced an overhaul of transportation policies. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level at which something starts to happen or change The temperature passed the threshold needed for the chemical…
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