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Indian author and translator win International Booker Prize for regional short stories

2025年6月7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。 Do you know the name of a book author? Do you think authors help people learn new things? 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。 prize /prahyz/ [noun] – something valuable, such as money, that is given to someone who wins a competition She won a big prize in the school art contest. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun ] – a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time Eating cake on birthdays is a fun family tradition. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life,…
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World Bee Day marks urgent need to protect bee populations

2025年6月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help one animal or insect, which would you choose? Why? Do you think insects are important in nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a decrease or reduction in number, amount, or quality There has been a sharp decline in the number of students attending evening classes. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show or communicate a thought, feeling, or opinion Many parents express concern about the quality of school lunches. insecticide /in-SEK-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance made and used…
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World Bee Day marks urgent need to protect bee populations

2025年6月6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 bee before? Do you think your city has enough green spaces? 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。 drop /drop/ [noun] – a decrease or reduction in amount, level, or number There was a drop in water levels after the long dry season. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm or something bad happening The hikers were in danger because of the strong winds. reason /REE-zuhn/ [noun] – the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation There…
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World Bee Day marks urgent need to protect bee populations

2025年6月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hive /hahyv/ [noun] – a structure where bees live, either built by people or made by the bees themselves The farmers built new hives to protect the bees during the winter. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives in or on another animal or plant and causes harm Scientists found that some birds became sick because of parasites in their feathers. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop something or make it stop Experts say more action is needed to halt the rise in ocean pollution. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over…
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Capuchin monkeys show unusual behavior in Panama

2025年6月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have animals ever acted strangely in front of you? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what strange behavior would surprise you? Do you know animals that take care of babies that are not their own? If so, what animals are they? If not, why might animals do that? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer / [noun] – the way a person or animal acts or does things The dog’s friendly behavior made everyone smile. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information about something, often using a…
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Capuchin monkeys show unusual behavior in Panama

2025年6月5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 animals ever acted strangely in front of you? Do you know animals that take care of babies that are not their own? 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。 island /AHY-luhnd/ [noun] – a piece of land completely surrounded by water We visited a small island with many birds. unexpected /uhn-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected or planned The rain was unexpected during the picnic. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – a detailed examination or investigation The study showed new animal behavior. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to prepare and print a book,…
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Capuchin monkeys show unusual behavior in Panama

2025年6月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – at the beginning or before any changes The house was originally built as a small shop. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record something by writing or taking pictures The student gave the teacher a travel document. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] – to keep something or someone out The sign says to exclude all outside food from the room. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types The class has great diversity in languages and cultures. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is important The teacher emphasized the importance…
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Severe drought dries up ancient water source supplying Damascus

2025年6月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a time when water was not available at home? If so, what did you do? If not, what would you do if it happened? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? If so, what do you remember about it? If not, where do you think it could happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something The town had a food shortage after the storm. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun ]…
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Intermediate

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