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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

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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 governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? Are there possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc. The school has a new rule about cell phones. agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept something They all agree that the movie was fun. related /ri-LEY-tid/ [adjective] – connected or having some…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. convention /kuhn-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a large formal meeting of people who do something as a job or have a similar interest The teachers attended a convention to discuss new education strategies. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset or annoyed because of the inability to achieve something She felt frustration when the computer crashed before she saved her work. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town The small, rural village had only one school and a few shops. lobbyist /LOB-ee-ist/ [noun] – someone who tries…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur opened a cafe that quickly became popular with locals. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – if something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the way we understand diseases. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Graduating from university was a major milestone in his life. spacewalk /SPEYS-wawk/ [noun]…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission

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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。 Is the idea of traveling to space exciting to you? Would you like to be on a space mission? 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。 billionaire /bil-yuh-NAIR/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of money, especially one who has more than a billion dollars The billionaire donated money to build schools. safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm The cat climbed down the tree safely. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a space mission involves? Would you like to be on a space mission? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of traveling through an unknown area to learn about it The exploration of the ocean helps scientists find new sea animals. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence Example Sentence: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the math problem on the board. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and carry out…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026

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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 you believe schools should limit or ban smartphone use among students? Have you ever experienced a situation where smartphone use in school was distracting? 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。 approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to officially agree to or accept something The teacher will approve our project tomorrow. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something for a particular purpose You require a ticket to enter the concert. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem The teacher will address the students’…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to give someone the authority to act in a certain way The government will mandate new safety rules for all public buildings. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or fact that affects a situation The athlete continued to compete, despite the difficult circumstances of an injury. enforce /en-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make sure that laws or rules are followed The school will enforce the dress code to maintain a professional environment. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or law that limits something The city has a restriction on noise levels after 10…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons schools might want to limit or ban smartphone use among students? Can you think of any experiences where smartphone use in school was helpful or distracting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. governor /GUHV-er-ner/ [noun] – the person who is the leader of a state in the U.S. The governor helps make important decisions for the state. participation /pahr-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking part in something Her participation in the game made it more fun for everyone. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone…
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