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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

2025年9月14日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten food that comes from the ocean? If so, what kind of seafood did you eat? If not, what seafood would you like to try? Have you ever seen a whale, seal, or penguin in real life or on TV? If so, where did you see it? If not, which animal would you like to see first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the situation when something is closed The store faced closure after many years of service. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a generally…
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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13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。 Did you borrow a book from a library before? Have you ever found an old book at home? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed The museum has many notable paintings. durable /DOOR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to last a long time without becoming damaged The chair is made from durable wood. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something Winning the prize gave him prestige. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or…
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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important and of continuing to influence people for a long time The old story still has resonance with young readers today. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the project despite many problems. gravitas /GRAVi-tahs/ [noun] – seriousness, dignity, or weight that makes a person, idea, or thing important and respected The teacher spoke with a gravitas that made students listen carefully. fortuity /fawr-TOO-i-tee/ [noun] – chance or luck, especially a lucky chance By fortuity, she…
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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever borrowed a book from a library? If so, how long did you keep it? If not, would you like to try? Have you ever found an old book in your house? If so, what book was it? If not, what old thing did you find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] – a punishment for breaking a rule or law The player received a penalty for touching the ball with his hand. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance or special meaning of something The teacher explained…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

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©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people can show love and respect for their pets? Why do you think people like to keep memories of their pets or animals they love? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a safe place or shelter The nature reserve is a sanctuary for endangered birds. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or give recognition The city built a statue to honor the firefighters who saved lives during the disaster. handwritten /HAND-ri-tn/ [adjective] – written by hand rather than printed…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

dog mountain

©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] – the close friendship or company of another person or animal Many elderly people enjoy the companionship of their neighbors during afternoon walks. converge /kuhn-VURJ/ [verb] – to come together and meet in the same place or combine into one At the festival, music, dance, and food converge to create a joyful atmosphere. devotion /dih-VOH-shuhn/ [noun] – strong love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something The nurse showed great devotion to caring for her patients during the crisis. pilgrimage /PIL-gruh-mij/ [noun] – a journey to a special or holy…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

dog mountain

©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) 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 been to a park that made you feel relaxed? Do you think memories of pets are important to people? 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。 hillside /HIL-sahyd/ [noun] – the sloping side of a hill The small village was built on a hillside overlooking the river. note /noht/ [noun] – a short piece of writing to give information or express feelings Students left notes on the teacher’s desk to thank her for the lesson. memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – something remembered from the past…
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