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Study reveals ancient carvings dating back 12,000 years

2025年11月4日

rock carving

©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit one ancient place in the world, where would you like to go and why? What animals from today do you think people would carve into rock to show future generations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artwork /AHRT-wurk/ [noun] – a painting, drawing, sculpture, or other piece made by an artist The museum displayed an artwork of a famous king from the 15th century. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person, animal, or plant from the past that modern…
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Study reveals ancient carvings dating back 12,000 years

2025年11月4日

rock carving

©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project 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 making art in hard places, like on rocks or cliffs, would be difficult? Have you ever traveled to see something interesting from the past, like ruins or museums? 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。 desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a very dry area of land with little rain, plants, or water Travelers crossed the desert on camels to reach the next town. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object used to make, build, or repair something Farmers used simple…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

2025年11月3日

foreaging

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 wild plants or mushrooms growing outside? Have you ever joined a class or activity about 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。 class /klas/ [noun] – a group of students learning a subject or skill together The art school opened new classes for drawing and painting. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – food or substance used to prepare a dish The recipe needs simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and onions. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered mainly with trees Many animals live in…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

2025年11月3日

foreaging

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. herbalist /HUR-buh-list/ [noun] – a person who studies or uses plants for medicine and healing The herbalist in the village prepared natural remedies using mint and chamomile. gastronomic /gas-tro-NOM-ic/ [adjective] – related to the art or practice of cooking and eating good food The city is famous for its gastronomic festival that celebrates traditional dishes. abundance /uh-BUHN-duhns/ [noun] – a very large quantity of something The garden showed an abundance of colorful flowers during spring. cohesion /koh-HEE-zhuhn/ [noun] – the state of working or sticking together as a united whole Community cohesion grew stronger after neighbors…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

2025年11月3日

foreaging

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one food or ingredient from nature that you would like to try in a new dish? How do you think eating food from nature might feel different from eating food bought in a store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject A computer specialist helped the company fix its network problems. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting or class where people learn and practice a skill The art center offered painting workshops for children during the…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

2025年11月2日

Falcon

©(Craig McKenzie 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。 Have you ever taken a photo of a bird or animal? Would you like to vote in a contest for your favorite animal? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known publicly The teacher announced the results of the exam on Monday. poll /pohl/ [noun] – a process of voting to make a decision or choose a winner A local poll asked people about their favorite food. vote /voht/ [noun] – a choice or decision a person makes in…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

2025年11月2日

Falcon

©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptic /KRIP-tik/ [adjective] – having a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand The old letter contained a cryptic message that no one could easily interpret. electrocution /ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – death or serious injury caused by electric shock Workers must wear protective gear to avoid electrocution when repairing power lines. meme /meem/ [noun] – an image, video, or piece of text, often humorous, that spreads rapidly online Many students create funny memes about school life and share them on social media. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in…
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