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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea

2025年5月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rehabilitate /ree-huh-BIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state, or way of living The center helps injured birds rehabilitate before returning them to the wild. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person in charge of a museum, library, etc. The curator explained the history of the paintings in the art gallery. tranquil /TRANG-kwil/ [adjective] – calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. The hotel was in a tranquil place surrounded by trees and flowers. avert /uh-VURT/ [verb] – to prevent something bad from happening Wearing a helmet helps…
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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea

2025年5月21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 rescue centers help animals by giving them medical care and a safe place? Can sea animals get hurt by trash or boat accidents 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a part of a place, piece of land, or country This area has many trees. healing /HEE-ling/ [noun] – the process of becoming healthy again Her leg needs healing now. ecology /ih-KOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the relationship between living things and their environment We study ecology at school. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Self-experiment leads to breakthrough in snakebite treatment research

2025年5月20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 seen a snake in real life or in a zoo? Do you think some people enjoy doing dangerous things? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [verb] – to cut or press with the teeth The dog tried to bite the toy, but it was too hard. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury The dangerous project involved working with toxic chemicals. blood /bluhd/ [noun] – the red liquid that flows through the body The doctor took a sample of blood to…
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Self-experiment leads to breakthrough in snakebite treatment research

2025年5月20日

snake

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you do if you found a snake in your backyard or neighborhood? If you could help scientists solve a big problem, what kind of problem would you want to work on? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deliberately /dih-LIB-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is planned or intended He deliberately chose a remote village for his vacation to avoid crowds. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee/ [noun] – a strong desire to learn or know something His curiosity about outer space led him to study astronomy. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response…
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Self-experiment leads to breakthrough in snakebite treatment research

2025年5月20日

snake

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascination /fas-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a strong interest or attraction to something The artist’s fascination with ancient cultures is clear in his sculptures. venomous /VEN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – producing poison, especially in animals like snakes or spiders The hiker was warned to stay away from venomous insects in the rainforest. antibody /AN-ti-bod-ee/ [noun] – a protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. Scientists studied the antibodies found in survivors of the disease. neutralize /NOO-truh-lahyz/ [verb] – to stop something from having an effect or being harmful A special solution…
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners

2025年5月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. horticultural /hor-tuh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the science or practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants The city opened a new center offering horticultural training for urban farming. perennial /puh-REN-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – a plant that lives for more than two years and produces flowers or fruit every year Lavender is a perennial herb that returns each spring with fragrant blooms. dormant /DAWR-muhnt/ [adjective] – not active or growing but able to become active later The seeds stayed dormant through the winter until warmer temperatures arrived. manure /muh-NOOR/ [noun] – animal waste used to fertilize…
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners

2025年5月19日

asparagus

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。 Would you like to eat something you planted yourself? Have you seen or eaten asparagus before? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to identify or acknowledge something as being a certain way The teacher was recognized for her innovative teaching methods. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something This recipe requires two cups of flour and three eggs. crown /kroun/ [noun] – the part of a plant (especially root crops) from which new growth starts Gardeners planted strawberry crowns in early spring. aged /EY-jid/ [adjective]…
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