Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
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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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could track an animal’s movements, which one would you choose and why? What are some ways humans can help animals that are endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phase /feyz/ [noun] – a stage or period in a process of change or development The construction project is now in its final phase, and the building will be completed soon. current /KUR-uhnt/ [noun] – a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction Strong ocean currents made it difficult for the fishermen to return to shore. conservation…
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
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 used GPS to find your way before? Do you think small animals can travel long distances in the ocean? 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。 detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of information or fact about something The report provided new details about the effects of climate change on coral reefs. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a specific span of time in the early life of certain animals The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and scientific advancements. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to vanish or…
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies
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 heard of canals being used to catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? 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。 network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people or things The train network connects all the cities. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding something that was not known before The discovery of gold made the town famous. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information or a book available for people to read She will publish her first book next year….
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun ] – someone who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind The archaeologist carefully studied the ancient pottery found at the site. excavation /eks-kuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun ] – the process of removing earth to find ancient objects buried underground. The excavation revealed ancient tools buried under the old temple. formative /FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – influential in developing something’s future shape or character Childhood is a formative period that shapes a person’s personality. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a quality or characteristic that makes something easy to recognize The artist’s distinctive style…
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of canals being used to catch fish? If yes, where did you hear about it? If not, what other ways do people catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? If yes, where was it? If not, what kind of fish have you tried? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place where people or animals are protected and safe The birds live in a sanctuary where they are safe from hunters. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The scientist collected a specimen of the rare flower for study. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows what a situation is like or signals a change Dark clouds are an indicator of an approaching storm. facilitate /fuh-SIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier Good lighting will facilitate reading in the library. genetics /juh-NET-iks/ [noun] – the study of how characteristics are passed from one generation to another She studied genetics to learn how traits are inherited in families. meticulous…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
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