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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC 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 often write your thoughts in a notebook? Are you interested in science? 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。 belong /bi-LAWNG/ [verb] – to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place I think this pen belongs to Sheena. clue /kloo/ [noun] – a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery I don’t have any clue how to answer this math homework. envelope…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep a diary? Why or why not? What happened recently that made you happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. priceless /PRAHYS-lis/ [adjective] – A priceless object has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated My grandfather’s painting is priceless. sense /sens/ [noun] – an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel She felt a sense of happiness…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

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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 use social media? How often do you use your smartphone? 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。 succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – if you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted The campaign has succeeded in terms of raising public awareness about the problem. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It is our responsibility to protect…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you into social media? Why? What is your favorite social media platform? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. social media /SOH-shuhl Mee-dee-uh/ [noun] – websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information on the internet using a computer or cell phone Companies are increasingly using social media to market their products. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy Be kind to him; he’s been under a lot of pressure lately. mature /MUH-toor/ [verb] – to become more developed…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Other countries were urged to lift trade restrictions by the president. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea I have no notion of resigning. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place You should…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

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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 like cheese? What dairy foods do you eat every day? 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。 vegan /VEE-guhn/ [adjective] – not eating, using, or including any animal products A raw vegan diet is not recommended for children. (a) few /fyoo/ [determiner] – some, or a small number of something Few people were aware of his plan to resign. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Could I have the list of ingredients for the cookies?…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The Mona Lisa is famous for her notable enigmatic smile. replicate /REP-li-keyt/ [verb] – to make or do something again in exactly the same way There’s no need to replicate the experiment. This is already as good as is. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm Scientists are questioning the ethical use of meat consumption. lard /lahrd/ [noun] – a white substance made from pig fat and used in cooking Mix water, butter, and lard into…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the difference between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet? What foods do you believe are healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure I can already smell the delectable scent of my mother’s freshly baked bread. peculiar /pi-KYOOL-yer/ [adjective] – unusual and strange This wine has a peculiar taste. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese Sorry, but I can’t have ice cream. I…
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