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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

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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。 Have you ever seen wild plants or mushrooms growing outside? Have you ever joined a class or activity about nature? 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。 class /klas/ [noun] – a group of students learning a subject or skill together The art school opened new classes for drawing and painting. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – food or substance used to prepare a dish The recipe needs simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and onions. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered mainly with trees Many animals live in…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. herbalist /HUR-buh-list/ [noun] – a person who studies or uses plants for medicine and healing The herbalist in the village prepared natural remedies using mint and chamomile. gastronomic /gas-tro-NOM-ic/ [adjective] – related to the art or practice of cooking and eating good food The city is famous for its gastronomic festival that celebrates traditional dishes. abundance /uh-BUHN-duhns/ [noun] – a very large quantity of something The garden showed an abundance of colorful flowers during spring. cohesion /koh-HEE-zhuhn/ [noun] – the state of working or sticking together as a united whole Community cohesion grew stronger after neighbors…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one food or ingredient from nature that you would like to try in a new dish? How do you think eating food from nature might feel different from eating food bought in a store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject A computer specialist helped the company fix its network problems. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting or class where people learn and practice a skill The art center offered painting workshops for children during the…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

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©(Craig McKenzie 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 taken a photo of a bird or animal? Would you like to vote in a contest for your favorite animal? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known publicly The teacher announced the results of the exam on Monday. poll /pohl/ [noun] – a process of voting to make a decision or choose a winner A local poll asked people about their favorite food. vote /voht/ [noun] – a choice or decision a person makes in…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

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©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptic /KRIP-tik/ [adjective] – having a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand The old letter contained a cryptic message that no one could easily interpret. electrocution /ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – death or serious injury caused by electric shock Workers must wear protective gear to avoid electrocution when repairing power lines. meme /meem/ [noun] – an image, video, or piece of text, often humorous, that spreads rapidly online Many students create funny memes about school life and share them on social media. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

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©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animal in your country do you think is special? Why? If you were a volunteer in an animal contest, how would you promote your favorite animal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a danger or something that can cause harm Air pollution is a growing threat to people living in big cities. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] – always changing, full of energy, or active The city has a dynamic culture with many festivals and activities. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers…
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Cyberattack disrupts European airports, causes major flight cancellations

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©(Carsten Koall/dpa 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 waited a long time before a trip? Do you think computers make traveling easier? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a period of time when something is late or does not happen as planned Heavy snow caused long delays on the trains going to the capital. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen The school had to cancel the sports day because of heavy rain. print /print/ [verb] – to produce writing or…
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Cyberattack disrupts European airports, causes major flight cancellations

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©(Carsten Koall/dpa via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people feel when their travel plans suddenly change? What would you do if you had to wait many hours before a trip? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt or stop the normal progress of something Heavy rain disrupted train services across the country, causing long delays. update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – the newest version of information, software, or a system The company released an update to fix problems in the mobile app. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – working and…
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