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Ancient DNA reveals unknown hunter-gatherer group in Colombia

2025年6月24日

Colombia

©(William Usaquen, Andrea Casas-Vargas via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people traveled from one place to another a long time ago? If you could travel back in time, what question would you ask an ancient person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plateau /pla-TOH/ [noun] – a large flat area of land that is high above sea level The animals live on the high plateaus in the mountains. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – something that is found for the first time The discovery of a new plant was very exciting for the…
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Ancient DNA reveals unknown hunter-gatherer group in Colombia

2025年6月24日

Colombia

©(William Usaquen, Andrea Casas-Vargas via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inhabit /in-HAB-it/ [verb] – to live in or occupy a place Different species have inhabited the island for thousands of years. displace /dis-PLEYS/ [verb] – to force someone or something to leave a place The storm displaced hundreds of animals from the forest. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal who is related to someone from the past Many descendants of the ancient kings still live in the city. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – a family or group of people who come from a common ancestor Scientists studied the lineages…
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Avocado demand grows despite farm challenges in California

2025年6月23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。 Have you ever seen a wildfire on TV or in real life? Do you know what an avocado tree looks like or where avocados grow? 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。 positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – feeling happy about something or thinking that good things will happen She gave a positive answer with a big smile. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Soccer is a popular sport in many countries. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help Reading books gives many…
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Beginner

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Avocado demand grows despite farm challenges in California

2025年6月23日

Brix-News (21)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. optimistic /op-tuh-MIS-tik/ [adjective] – hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future The students were optimistic about passing the exam after studying hard. instrumental /in-struh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – if someone or something is instrumental in a process, plan, or system, that person or thing is one of the most important influences in causing it to happen Her support was instrumental in completing the group project. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc., again after something difficult or bad has happened The town showed great resilience after the storm. foresight /FAWR-sahyt/…
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Avocado demand grows despite farm challenges in California

2025年6月23日

Brix-News (21)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a wildfire on TV or in real life? If so, what did you feel when you saw it? If not, what do you think it looks like? Do you know what an avocado tree looks like or where avocados grow? If so, where did you learn about it? If not, would you like to see one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used The strong wind destroyed the small shop…
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Intermediate

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Dermatologists recommend sunscreen for all skin types

2025年6月22日

skin

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 do anything to protect your skin on sunny days? Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do The teacher gave advice about studying every day. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen Loud noise can cause a headache. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe or bad in a way that causes worry or danger The man had a serious cut on his hand. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun]…
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Beginner

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Dermatologists recommend sunscreen for all skin types

2025年6月22日

skin

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance something Doctors underscore the need to use sunscreen daily. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea or plan of action Experts advocate using sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to Doctors emphasize that sunburn can happen even indoors. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something Experts promote sunscreen as a healthy skin habit. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – suitable for the situation;…
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Dermatologists recommend sunscreen for all skin types

2025年6月22日

skin

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do to protect your skin on a sunny day? If something is done, what is it? If not, why not? Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? If so, when and why? If not, what do you use instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sunscreen /SUHN-skreen/ [noun] – a substance that you put on your skin to protect it from the sun I use sunscreen when I go to the beach. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is not easy to see, hear,…
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Intermediate

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