Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers
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Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers
©(Michael Pittman via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think tattoos were used for in ancient times? If you had the chance to learn about an ancient civilization, what would you want to discover about their culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. non-invasive /non-in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – relating to any medical test or treatment that does not cut the skin or enter any of the body spaces The new non-invasive procedure helped doctors diagnose the problem without any surgery. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in…
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Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers
©(Michael Pittman via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – very detailed and complicated The chef’s recipe required intricate steps to achieve the perfect blend of flavors. knuckle /NUHK-uhl/ [noun] – one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend, especially where your fingers join on to the main part of your hand After hours of boxing practice, his knuckles were sore from the impact. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance In the animal kingdom, many species establish hierarchies to maintain order in their groups….
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Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers
©(Michael Pittman via AP) 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 art is important for understanding history? Are you interested in learning about ancient life? 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。 hidden /HID-n/ [adjective] – not visible or easily seen; concealed Researchers discovered hidden fossils beneath layers of volcanic ash. forearm /FAWR-ahrm/ [noun] – the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow The artist painted intricate designs on the model’s forearms for the fashion show. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires and how they spread? How might technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to solve a problem or improve a situation The school started an initiative to clean up the local park. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say that something is caused by something else Experts attribute the success of the project to teamwork. technological /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or using technology Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient….
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage
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 how wildfires spread? Can technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? 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。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something over time The project is making great progress each week. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly The wildfire spread through the forest in just hours. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible danger or problem She warned him about the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastation /dev-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – great destruction or damage over a large area The storm caused massive devastation, leaving many people without homes. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of clean water exacerbated the spread of disease in the village. manuscript /MAN-yuh-skript/ [noun] – a writer’s original copy of a book, article, or document before it is published The author submitted the final manuscript of his novel to the publisher. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more extreme The government plans to intensify efforts to…
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health
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 worn a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you still following any of the rules that were introduced during the pandemic? 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。 virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism The virus that affected the local farms caused a significant loss in livestock. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something formally or officially The government will declare a state of emergency due to the ongoing wildfires. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] –…
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did the pandemic change your daily life or routine? What do you imagine it would be like to live through a pandemic in a different country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not fair or evenly distributed Unequal access to education has created a significant gap between urban and rural areas. expose /ik-SPOHZ/ [verb] – to reveal or make something known, often something hidden or harmful The investigation exposed corruption within the organization, shocking the public. immunity /ih-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – protection against a disease or infection,…
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