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Senior breakdancing takes center stage in Japan ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

2024年7月3日

Breakdancing

©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If given the chance to influence the Olympics, what new sport or activity would you propose and why? What factors might influence a person to explore a completely new physical discipline later in life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seize /seez/ [verb] – to take something quickly and keep or hold it After years of contemplation, she decided to seize the chance to travel around the world. exclusive /ik-SKLOO-siv/ [adjective] – restricted or limited to a select group of people The boutique offers exclusive designer clothing that is…
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Senior breakdancing takes center stage in Japan ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

2024年7月3日

Breakdancing

©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem Her perception of the city was shaped by the stories she had heard from friends who lived there. applause /uh-PLAWZ/ [noun] – the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech When the students finished their presentation, they received loud applause from the audience. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The mountaineer’s…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Iberian lynx and its habitat? How important do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. native /NAY-tiv/ [adjective] – used to refer to plants and animals that grow naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else The kangaroo is native to Australia. endangered /en-DAN-jerd/ [adjective] – animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive The panda is an endangered animal that needs…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2日

lynx-5581792_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reclassify /ree-KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to classify again; especially to change the classification of (something, such as a biological specimen) The scientist decided to reclassify the species after discovering new genetic information. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-ray-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together for a special purpose The students completed a collaborative project in science class. rebound /ree-bound/ [verb] – to have increased or recovered after a period of decline or stagnation After years of decline, the local fish population rebounded following strict conservation measures and community involvement in protecting their natural habitat. stark /stahrk/ [adjective] –…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7月2日

lynx-5581792_1280

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。 What is the Iberian lynx and where does it live? Do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is important? 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。 extinct /ex-TINCT/ [adjective] – no longer in existence; having died out The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct. source /sors/ [noun] – a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained The library is a good source of information for your research project. adult /uh-DULT/ [noun] – a fully…
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New fossil discovery sheds light on pre-dinosaur predators in Brazil

2024年7月1日

fossil

©Rodrigo Temp Muller/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think scientists want to explore and study ancient life forms from millions of years ago? Would you like to become a paleontologist? If so, what aspects of studying prehistoric life interest you? If not, what other fields of science or exploration do you find more appealing, and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crocodile /KROK-uh-dahyl/ [noun] – a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near rivers and lakes in hot, wet parts of the world The Nile…
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New fossil discovery sheds light on pre-dinosaur predators in Brazil

2024年7月1日

fossil

©Rodrigo Temp Muller/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diminutive /dih-MIN-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – very small or tiny The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in the palm of her hand. fossilized /FOS-uh-lized/ [adjective] – preserved in the form of a fossil The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were unearthed by archaeologists last summer. predator /PRED-uh-ter/ [noun] – an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals The tiger is a formidable predator known for its stealth and strength in hunting prey. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which something no longer exists The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of…
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