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Ancient Roman tombs with mythological murals to open in Southern Israel’s new educational park

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©AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg 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 historical sites help us understand past cultures and societies? Are conservation projects important for preserving our history and environment? 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。 educational /ej-oo-KEY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to the process of educating or the quality of being educational This book is very educational for young students. wealthy /WEL-thee/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or assets; rich The wealthy family lives in a big house. city /SIT-ee/ [noun] – a large town with many buildings and people She moved…
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Ancient Roman tombs with mythological murals to open in Southern Israel’s new educational park

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©AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mythological /mith-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or based on myths or mythology The ancient temple featured mythological creatures carved into the walls, representing gods and heroes. urban development /UR-buhn dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the growth and expansion of cities, including buildings, roads, and other infrastructure Urban development in the city led to new parks and better transportation systems. aristocrat /uh-RIS-tuh-krat/ [noun] – a member of the highest social class, usually with inherited wealth or status The aristocrat donated a large sum of money to support the local art museum. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Ancient Roman tombs with mythological murals to open in Southern Israel’s new educational park

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©AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of historical sites have you learned about in history class? How do these sites help us understand past cultures and societies? Can you name any well-known conservation projects that you’ve heard about? Why are these projects important for preserving our history and environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conserve /kuhn-SURV/ [verb] – to protect something from being damaged, changed, or wasted We should conserve water by turning off the tap while brushing our teeth. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make something known that was previously…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

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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。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a new disease affects animals? How might diseases in animals impact people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – farm animals raised for commercial purposes The farmer checked the livestock to ensure they were healthy and well-fed. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The doctor treated the infections with a course of antibiotics. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place or building designed for a specific purpose The new sports facility offers state-of-the-art…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The new policy significantly impacted employee satisfaction. udder /UHD-er/ [noun] – the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs The farmer checked the cow’s udder to make sure it was healthy before milking. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards They bought a five-acre plot of land to build their new home. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a formal or authorized manner The…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in amount, quality, or strength There was a noticeable decline in sales during the winter months. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Electricity demand surged during the heatwave. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts The accountant noticed a discrepancy in the financial reports. modest /MOD-ist/ [adjective] – not large, elaborate, or expensive; limited in size or amount The project had modest goals but achieved great success. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree / [noun] – the way in which a…
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