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Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools

2024年11月18日

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©Photos/George Calin via REUTERS 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 participate in any school activities? Do you think kindness should be taught in schools? 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。 rescue /RES-kyoo/ [adjective] – a rescue animal is one that has been taken from a situation where it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home The family adopted a rescue dog from the shelter last weekend. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage or support the growth or development of something The company aims to promote healthy…
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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for “Orbital,” a novel exploring Earth’s fragility and climate change

2024年11月17日

BRIX IIMG (18)

©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a novelist do? What makes a novel different from other types of books? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] – a long written story about imaginary events and people She finished reading a new novel by her favorite author. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or inside a ship, plane, or other vehicle The astronauts were aboard the International Space Station. commend /kuh-MEND/ [verb] – to praise someone or something publicly The teacher commended the student for completing the project early. panel /PAN-l/ [noun]…
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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for “Orbital,” a novel exploring Earth’s fragility and climate change

2024年11月17日

BRIX IIMG (18)

©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fragility /fruh-jil-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being easily broken or damaged The fragility of the vase made it risky to transport without careful protection. propel /pruh-PEL/ [verb] – to drive or cause something to happen Her passion for helping others propelled her to become a dedicated volunteer. crystalline /KRIS-tl-in/ [adjective] – extremely clear and precise The professor’s crystalline explanation made the complex concept easy to understand for everyone. deliberate /dih-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done on purpose or intentionally His deliberate choice to speak slowly helped everyone understand him. contemplative /kuhn-TEM-pluh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving…
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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for “Orbital,” a novel exploring Earth’s fragility and climate change

2024年11月17日

BRIX IIMG (18)

©AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali 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 what a novel is? What is your favorite novel? 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。 astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person trained to travel in space The astronaut floated in space. climate change /KLAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – long-term changes in the Earth’s climate, mainly due to human activities Climate change is causing more extreme weather events. humanity /hyoo-MAN-i-tee/ [noun] – all human beings collectively Humanity faces many challenges today. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – progress or improvement in something New advancements in technology make…
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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when a species’ status is changed from “endangered” to “threatened”? What actions can help endangered species recover? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of becoming successful or normal again after being damaged or weakened The country is working hard on economic recovery after the crisis. status /STEY-tuhs/ [noun] – the official classification given to a species, such as “endangered” or “threatened,” based on its risk of extinction Scientists are working to improve the turtle’s status from “threatened” to…
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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention; worthy of notice The scientist made a notable discovery that changed the way we understand space. downlist /dounlist/ [verb] – to change the status of a species from a higher risk category to a lower one Conservationists hope to downlist more animals from “endangered” to “threatened.” dwindle /DWIN-dl/ [verb] – to gradually become less or smaller in size, number, or strength The town’s population began to dwindle after the factory closed. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – a problem that delays or prevents progress or…
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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File 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。 Does anything change when a species’ status is changed from “endangered” to “threatened”? Can certain actions help endangered species recover? 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。 forest /fawr-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered with trees The forest is home to many wild animals. threatened /THREH-tnd/ [adjective] – in danger of becoming extinct Some animals are now listed as threatened species. cluster /KLUHS-ter / [noun] – a group of similar things gathered together A cluster of stars shone brightly in the sky….
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