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Massive snake removal operation unfolds in Sydney suburb

2025年2月17日

snakes

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you do if you found a snake in your yard or near your house? How do you think weather changes affect animals in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. venomous /VEN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – containing poison that can harm or kill Scientists discovered a venomous spider inside the cave, which was dangerous to humans. resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives in a particular place The resident of the small town was happy to see new businesses opening. shocking /SHOK-ing/ [adjective] – very surprising in a way that…
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Massive snake removal operation unfolds in Sydney suburb

2025年2月17日

snakes

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 snakes are scary? Do you think climate change affects animal behavior? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a piece of land or a building that belongs to someone They inherited a large property with a farmhouse and a barn in the countryside. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [adjective] – more than two but not a large number Several students stayed after class to ask the teacher questions. pile /pahyl/ [noun] – a group of things stacked or gathered together There was a pile of dirty…
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Beginner

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Massive snake removal operation unfolds in Sydney suburb

2025年2月17日

snakes

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slither /SLITH-er/ [verb] – to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion, like a snake She watched the lizard slither between the rocks. gravid /GRAV-id/ [adjective] – pregnant, especially in reference to animals carrying eggs or young The gravid sea turtle crawled onto the beach, searching for a safe place to lay her eggs. aggregation /ag-ri-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group or collection of things or individuals gathered together The aggregation of migrating birds in the wetlands attracted researchers from around the world. congregation /kong-gri-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a large group of people, animals,…
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Workplace napping gains attention as companies weigh productivity and well-being

2025年2月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes The brain exercises are designed to improve cognitive skills, such as memory and focus. efficiency /ih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or resources The new software increased efficiency by reducing the time needed to process data. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or law that controls how something is done The company must follow safety regulations to ensure a secure working environment. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, or experienced,…
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Workplace napping gains attention as companies weigh productivity and well-being

2025年2月16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 felt sleepy while working or studying? Do you think people in your country take naps often? 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。 alertness /uh-LURT-nuhs/ [noun] – the state of being watchful and quick to notice things Drinking coffee in the morning improves my alertness at work. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a person or company produces goods or services Good sleep increases productivity, so people work faster. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] –the ability to work or operate effectively Too much stress affects brain function….
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Beginner

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Workplace napping gains attention as companies weigh productivity and well-being

2025年2月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the benefits of taking a short nap during the day? Do you think people should be allowed to nap at work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in producing goods and services Technology is an ever-changing industry with new inventions. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something The teacher acknowledged the student’s effort by giving him a reward. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] – extreme tiredness After working for ten hours, he felt great fatigue…
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Intermediate

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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles

2025年2月15日

sea turtle

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whereabout /HWAIR-uh-bouts/ [noun] – the location or position of something The police are still trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing hiker. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The scientist spent years searching for the elusive cure for the rare disease. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nl/ [adjective] – young; not fully grown or developed The wildlife sanctuary provides special care for juvenile elephants that have been separated from their herds. buoy /BOO-ee/ [noun] – a floating device used to mark a location in water or to guide navigation The fishermen tied their boat to…
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