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Archaeologists uncover two lost cities along the ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan

2024年10月31日

Uzbekistan

©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burial /BER-ee-uh/ [noun] – the act of placing a dead body into the ground Many cultures have unique rituals and customs surrounding burials. fortification /fawr-tuh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place The castle was surrounded by strong fortifications to prevent any invasion. rugged /RUHG-id/ [adjective] – having a rough, uneven surface or being tough and strong The hikers struggled to cross the rugged terrain of the mountains. kiln /kiln/ [noun] – a large oven used for firing or baking materials like pottery or bricks The…
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Archaeologists uncover two lost cities along the ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan

2024年10月31日

Uzbekistan

©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do archaeologists search for old cities and places? How did people in ancient times travel between cities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elevation /el-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the height of a place above sea level The airplane reached an elevation of 30,000 feet during the flight. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true Scientists gathered evidence to prove their theory about climate change. steel /steel/ [noun] – a strong metal that is a mixture of iron…
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Archaeologists uncover two lost cities along the ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan

2024年10月31日

Uzbekistan

©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS 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 heard of the Silk Road? Have you ever visited a historical site? 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。 apart /uh-PAHRT/ [adverb] – separated by a distance or by time The two houses stood apart from each other by a wide garden. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – to be probable or expected It is likely that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance The landscape was breathtaking,…
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Scientists discover hidden life beneath the Pacific Ocean

2024年10月30日

Underwater

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tectonic plate /tek-TON-ik pleyt/ [noun phrase] – one of the parts of the earth’s surface that move in relation to each other Scientists study tectonic plates to understand the causes of earthquakes. tubeworm /TOOB-wurm/ [noun] – a marine invertebrate that lives in a protective tube, often found in environments such as hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor Tubeworms thrive in the extreme conditions near hydrothermal vents, relying on symbiotic bacteria for nourishment. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-breyt/ [noun] – an animal with no spine Jellyfish and octopuses are examples of invertebrates that inhabit various ocean environments. cavity /KAV-i-tee/ [noun]…
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Scientists discover hidden life beneath the Pacific Ocean

2024年10月30日

Underwater

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine the ocean floor looks like? Why is it important to learn about new animals in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to position or arrange The company deployed its new software across all departments to improve efficiency. superheated /soo-puhr-HEE-tuhd/ [adjective] – heated to a temperature higher than its boiling point without becoming a gas The superheated steam escaped from the pressure cooker, creating a hissing sound as it vented excess pressure. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people…
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Scientists discover hidden life beneath the Pacific Ocean

2024年10月30日

Underwater

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 think there are unknown creatures living in the ocean? Is it important to discover new species in the ocean? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something The depth of the swimming pool is measured in meters. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometres The city is located ten miles from the coast. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large The giant tree in the park…
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The global biodiversity conference in Cali will address progress toward the 30 by 30 initiative

2024年10月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is it important to protect different species of plants and animals? What causes a loss of biodiversity in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm or damage The school installed cameras to safeguard the students from any danger. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the value of something The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects based on clarity of ideas and creativity. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or…
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The global biodiversity conference in Cali will address progress toward the 30 by 30 initiative

2024年10月29日

forest-7487835_1280

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。 Is it important to protect different species of plants and animals? Do human activities cause a loss of biodiversity in nature? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory Japan is a beautiful country with many mountains. aim to /eym too/ [phrasal verb] – to intend to do something; to have a goal I aim to finish my homework early today. currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/ [adverb] – at the present time; now I am currently reading a fun book….
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