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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of mushrooms or fungi have been seen in forests or parks? Why might scientists want to study mushrooms and fungi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can produce young animals or plants together The forest is home to many different species. researcher /ri-SUR-chur/ [noun] – a person who studies something carefully to discover new information A researcher studied plants in the mountain forest. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record information about something carefully Scientists…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
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 usually look at the price before choosing food at a restaurant? Do you think colorful food makes a meal more interesting? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [noun] – to give something for someone to accept or choose Many restaurants offer smaller meals at lower prices for customers. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of food served to one person Some diners prefer a small portion instead of a large serving. represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to show or be a part of something The new…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to get, use, understand, or afford Online classes make education more accessible to students in remote areas. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or adjust easily Working from home gives employees more flexibility in managing their time. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one thing over another Her preference for quiet places makes libraries a good study space for her. fiber /FAHY-ber/ [noun] – a substance in food that helps digestion The chef included vegetables and beans in the dish to add more fiber. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think about when you choose food at a restaurant? Do you like to eat a big meal or a small meal during the day? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. selection /si-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice from a group of things The library has a good selection of books for children. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not too big, not too small; in the middle Some diners prefer moderate meal portions instead of very large servings. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that forces someone to…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually find directions when you go to a new place? What map or navigation tools do you use when you travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. navigation /nav-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of finding the way from one place to another The new train app improves navigation for passengers traveling in large cities. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where a person plans to go The tour guide explained the next destination on the travel schedule. analyze /AN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to study information carefully to understand it…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. redesign /ree-di-zahyn/ [noun] – a new design or plan made to improve something that already exists The company introduced a redesign of the product package to make it easier to open. geographic /jee-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – related to the physical features, location, or areas of the Earth The teacher explained the geographic features of different regions during the lesson. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including many details and covering a wide range of information The report gives a comprehensive explanation of the school’s new safety rules. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [noun] – a measure or action that protects something from…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation
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 like planning trips before traveling? Do you think smartphones are helpful for finding places? 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。 update /up-DEYT/ [noun] – a change that improves or adds new information to something The school released an update to the learning platform to improve online classes. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an opinion or evaluation about a product, service, or experience The restaurant received a positive review from many visitors. contributor /kuhn-TRIB-yuh-ter/ [noun] – a person who gives information, ideas, or support to something Each contributor added…
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