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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement

2024年11月22日

Bees

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra She uses a protein supplement after her workouts to aid muscle recovery. neurotoxin /NOOR-oh-tok-sin/ [noun] – a susbstance that is poisonous to nerve tissue Exposure to certain neurotoxins can lead to long-term memory loss. flavonoid /FLEY-vuh-noid/ [noun] – a substance in fruit and vegetables that may help protect people against some types of cancer or heart disease Fruits like berries and apples are rich in flavonoids, which promote heart health. neurological /noo-ruh-LAA-ji-kl/ [adjective] – related…
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement

2024年11月22日

Bees

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 pesticides are important for farming? Is it important to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in farming? 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。 contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part This recipe contains a lot of spices to enhance the flavor. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help Regular exercise has many health benefits. tube /toob/ [noun] – cylindrical containers, typically made of a flexible material The hospital used a tube to…
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement

2024年11月22日

Bees

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people use pesticides in farming? Is it possible to not use pesticides in farming? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pesticide /PES-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants, and other unwanted organisms Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from insects. pollination /pol-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which pollen is taken from one plant or part of a plant to another so that new plant seeds can be produced Bees play a crucial role in…
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Adventurer reaches Japan after epic 46,000-kilometer trek

2024年11月21日

fukuoka

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What country would you like to visit most? Why? What is your favorite way to travel long distances? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – obstacles or challenges that prevent progress or movement The new law aims to remove barriers to education. unfamiliar /uhn-fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – not known or recognized; strange She felt nervous walking through the unfamiliar streets of the city. budget /BUHJ-it/ [noun] – an amount of money available for a particular purpose The company is trying to cut costs and stay within the budget. saving…
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Adventurer reaches Japan after epic 46,000-kilometer trek

2024年11月21日

fukuoka

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allure /uh-LOOR/ [noun] – the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting The allure of the city’s skyline attracted many tourists. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something The immersive theater show left the audience feeling like they were in the middle of the action. trepidation /trep-i-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen The team felt a sense of trepidation before the final match of the season. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to strengthen or make something more…
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Adventurer reaches Japan after epic 46,000-kilometer trek

2024年11月21日

fukuoka

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 to share your travel experiences? Would you prefer traveling by train or by plane? 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the activity of traveling for pleasure or business Many countries rely on tourism as a major source of income. incredible /in-KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult to believe; extraordinary She gave an incredible performance during the concert. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (large raised areas…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations

2024年11月20日

Elephant

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /hab-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Deforestation destroys habitats and endangers wildlife. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and kills animals illegally Poachers often target rare species for their valuable parts. tusk /tuhsk/ [noun] – either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such as elephants Tusks are often targeted by hunters because of their ivory. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment Coral reefs are among the most diverse…
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