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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abdomen /AB-duh-muhn/ [noun] – the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs The snake’s abdomen expanded after swallowing its prey whole. anatomical /an-uh-TOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of the body The bird used its anatomical features to catch insects hidden under tree bark. morphology /mawr-FOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the form and structure of organisms or their parts The study compared the morphology of different bird beaks to understand their diets. appendage /uh-PEN-dij/ [noun] – a body part that is attached to…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

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©(Qiong Wu 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 ever seen an insect with a very strange body? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information, a book, or research available to the public A new report published by NASA explains the future of space exploration. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size She found a tiny frog hiding under the leaf. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way a person, animal, or thing acts or responds The behavior of dolphins…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could discover an ancient creature, what kind of animal would you like to find? Do you like learning about ancient animals? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parasitic /par-uh-SIT-ik/ [adjective] – living in or on another animal or plant and getting food from it, often harming it The parasitic plant wrapped itself around the tree and slowly weakened it. wasp /wosp/ [noun] – a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, often yellow and black in color A wasp…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece

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©Greek Police 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 it’s important to protect old things from the past? Do you like learning about different countries and their history? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – belonging to a distant past, especially to a time before the Middle Ages The museum has many ancient coins. statue /STACH-oo/ [noun] – a large sculpture representing a person or thing The statue of the king is in the park. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, in the near past They recently…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece

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©Greek Police via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned dog was found wandering the streets. flourishing /FLUR-i-shing/ [adjective] – growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way During the empire’s peak, flourishing literature and architecture reflected its cultural strength. examination /ig-zam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a detailed inspection or investigation of something The professor will conduct an examination of the student’s project next week. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of keeping something in its original state, especially something valuable or important The museum is dedicated to…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece

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©Greek Police via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an archaeological discovery? Why is it important to preserve objects from the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to archaeology Archaeological sites are often found in ancient cities. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something The teacher will assess your homework tomorrow. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous or well-known for a particular quality or achievement She is renowned for her talent in painting. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a custom…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

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©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) 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。 Would you like to see old objects from the past? Would you enjoy working to fix old objects? 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。 former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – used to describe something that existed or happened in the past but no longer does This former school building is now a community center. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present time or recent times; using the newest ideas or technology The hospital uses modern machines to treat patients. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something…
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