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Chile telescope captures unprecedented image of Milky Way’s star-forming center

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the center of the Milky Way galaxy? Why do scientists use large telescopes to study space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area of a country or the world The northern region receives heavy snow in winter. dust /duhst/ [noun] – very small dry pieces of earth or other material Dust covered the old books in the attic. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a small piece of information or fact about something The photo shows every detail of the mountain landscape….
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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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©(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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