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Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

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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。 Are animals that are endangered at risk of disappearing? Can the disappearance of an endangered species cause problems? 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。 individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, considered separately from others Each individual whale has unique markings. trapped /trapt/ [adjective] – unable to move or escape The trapped bird couldn’t escape from the net. survey /sur-VEY/ [noun] – an investigation or examination conducted to gather information The team completed a survey to measure the health of the forest. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very…
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Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critically /KRIT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is extremely important or serious, especially in terms of survival or condition The patient was critically ill and needed immediate attention. sighting /SAI-tuhng/ [noun] – the action of seeing something, especially something unusual or rare The sighting of the rare bird excited everyone at the park. aerial /AIR-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to the air or atmosphere, or done from the air The aerial view of the city was breathtaking. entanglement /en-TANG-guhl-muhnt/ [noun] – the state of being caught or twisted in something The fisherman struggled with the entanglement…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eco-friendly /ee-koh-FREND-lee/ [adjective] – designed to have little or no damaging effect on the environment Using bicycles instead of cars is an eco-friendly way to travel short distances. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something The national flag symbolizes unity and pride for the country’s people. punctuality /puhngk-choo-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being on time Employers value punctuality because it shows responsibility and respect for others’ time. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more current or suitable for the present The modernization of the library included adding computers and digital resources. complement…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about high-speed trains? What are the advantages of using trains compared to cars or airplanes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The company uses sustainable materials to make their products. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem The school started an initiative to plant trees in the playground. modernize /MOD-er-nahyz/ [verb] – to make something more modern…
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Germany and France launch high-speed train service to strengthen EU ties and promote eco-friendly travel

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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 you know about high-speed trains? Are there advantages to using trains compared to cars or airplanes? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system or process for providing something, like transportation, for people The restaurant offers great service to its customers. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative I have the option to take the bus or walk. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to the beach was long but fun. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb]…
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Rio de Janeiro barber battle celebrates craftsmanship and creativity

©REUTERS/Aline Massuca Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to raise something to a higher level or position The new policy aims to elevate the company’s environmental standards. ingenuity /in-juh-NOO-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being clever, inventive, and resourceful Her ingenuity allowed her to solve the complex problem quickly. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – very detailed and complicated The detective struggled to solve the intricate puzzle left behind by the criminal. reinvigorate /ree-uhn-VI-gr-ayt/ [verb] – to give new energy or strength to something The coach’s motivational speech helped reinvigorate the team before the game. clientele /klahy-uhn-TEL/ [noun] – a…
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Rio de Janeiro barber battle celebrates craftsmanship and creativity

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©REUTERS/Aline Massuca 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 people in your country often follow the latest hairstyle trends? Do you prefer modern hairstyles over traditional ones? 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。 take place /teyk pleys/ [phrasal verb] – to happen The meeting will take place tomorrow at 10 AM. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education She chose a profession in law after completing her studies. broad /brawd/ [adjective] – very…
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Rio de Janeiro barber battle celebrates craftsmanship and creativity

©REUTERS/Aline Massuca Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a competition fun to watch? What haircut is popular right now in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – a district or area within a city or town She moved to a quiet neighborhood near the park. outdated /out-DEY-tid/ [adjective] – old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern The technology used in the office is outdated and needs upgrading. standout /STAND-out / [adjective] – a person or thing that is exceptionally good or prominent She was the…
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