Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people would travel if they could not use maps or GPS? Do you think small creatures like insects can teach us big lessons? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. life cycle /lahyf SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – the stages an animal or plant goes through from birth to death The butterfly’s life cycle includes the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult stages. long-distance /LAWNG-DIS-tuhns/ [adjective] – covering a large area or going far away Many birds take long-distance flights during winter to…
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active at night The owl is a nocturnal bird that hunts for food in the dark. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to produce babies or young Frogs return to the pond every spring to reproduce. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal without a backbone A jellyfish is a type of invertebrate found in the ocean. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – related to the sky or outer space The telescope helps us see celestial objects like planets and stars. randomly /RAN-duhm-lee/ [adverb] – without a plan, order, or pattern The books…
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra 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 insects are interesting? Have you seen an insect flying at night? 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。 star /stahr/ [noun] – a very large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from the earth as a point of light in the sky at night At night, many stars can be seen above the desert. travel /TRAV-uhl/ [verb] – to go from one place to another Sea turtles use the ocean currents to travel across thousands of kilometers. cave /keyv/…
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. march /mahrch/ [verb] – to walk with others in a group, often to protest or show support Thousands of students marched through the city to demand better education. discontent /dis-kuhn-TENT/ [noun] – unhappiness or dissatisfaction with a situation Public discontent grew when the new law raised electricity prices. opposition /op-uh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement or resistance to something Many people showed their opposition to animal testing by signing a petition. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – an important part or element of something Water is an essential component of all living things. civic /SIV-ik/ [adjective] – related to…
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes a city a good place to live? Why do people sometimes protest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protester /PRO-test-er/ [noun] – someone who shows that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc. Protesters gathered outside the government building to demand clean water. spray /sprey/ [verb] – to scatter liquid in small drops Farmers spray chemicals on crops to prevent pests. cool down /kool down/ [phrasal verb] – to make the body feel less hot She drank cold water to cool down…
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona
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 visited a crowded place before? Have you ever used a water gun for fun? 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。 busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – full of activity or people The market was busy during the weekend sale. price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for something The prices of vegetables increased after the storm. theme park /theem pahrk/ [noun] – a place with rides and games for fun We went to a theme park for our school trip. hurt /hurt/ [verb] – to cause pain…
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Study finds 22% drop in emperor penguin populations linked to sea ice loss
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Study finds 22% drop in emperor penguin populations linked to sea ice loss
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live in a very cold place like Antarctica? How do you think animals stay safe or warm in the snow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in number, amount, or quality There was a sharp decline in student attendance during the rainy season. breed /breed/ [verb] – to produce young animals or offspring Many birds breed in the spring when the weather is warmer. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess about the size,…
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