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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to increase rapidly New taxes might escalate transportation costs in rural areas. contradict /kon-truh-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or do something that is the opposite of something else The company’s decision contradicts its earlier promise to reduce emissions. stuffed /stuhft/ [adjective] – filled with something inside The bakery sells stuffed pastries with various fillings like cream and fruit. implicate /IM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to show that something is involved in causing a problem or harmful event Multiple medications have been implicated in causing serious side effects. regressive /ri-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – becoming less advanced;…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think of when you hear the word “bacteria”? If you could create a rule to help people stay healthy, what kind of rule would you make? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] – to make something less in amount, degree, or level The company wants to lower energy usage by switching to LED lights. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The event is held annually to celebrate the town’s history. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – containing harmful or dirty substances People were warned not…
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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

2025年5月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coalition /koh-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – a temporary alliance or group formed by individuals to work together for a common goal Several animal groups created a coalition to protect food sources. solidarity /sol-i-DAR-i-tee/ [noun] – agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially in difficult situations Female animals showed strong solidarity during hard times. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than others The group gained dominance after working together. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same…
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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

2025年5月14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 heard of an animal called a bonobo? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? 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。 behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person, animal, or substance acts in a particular situation or under particular conditions The dog’s behavior was calm during the loud noise. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to group behavior or living together in a group Children learn social rules when they play games with friends. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

2025年5月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of an animal called a bonobo? If so, what do you know about it? If not, what do you think it might look like? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? If yes, what kind of animals are they? If no, what animals do you think might live in groups? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aggressive /uh-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person The dog became aggressive when it saw another dog. relative /REL-uh-tiv/ [noun] –…
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Researchers observe rare whale shark behavior at St. Helena, hinting at breeding site

2025年5月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of having babies or producing young animals Scientists are studying whale shark reproduction to learn how they give birth. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of no longer existing in the future Whale sharks are endangered because their numbers are getting smaller. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect animals, plants, and natural areas A conservationist helps protect whale sharks by studying their behavior. ecological /ee-kuh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the natural world and how living things affect each other Whale sharks face many ecological problems, like…
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Researchers observe rare whale shark behavior at St. Helena, Hinting at breeding site

2025年5月13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 whale sharks live in the ocean? Have you ever seen a whale shark in a photo or video? 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 with water all around it We stayed on a small island for one week. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from normal or usual It is unusual to see snow in April. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to have babies or produce young Frogs reproduce in water. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of…
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