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Young elephant seal appears in South African town; rescuers return it to sea

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©(AP Photo) 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 like watching videos about animals? Have you ever imagined helping an animal in need? 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。 town /toun/ [noun] – a place where people live that is smaller than a city A small town was built near the river for the workers. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a certain weight (how heavy something is) The box weighed more than I expected, so I asked for help. bay /bey/ [noun] – a part of the sea that is surrounded by land…
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Ancient DNA reveals unknown hunter-gatherer group in Colombia

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©(William Usaquen, Andrea Casas-Vargas 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。 Have you ever thought about how people traveled a long time ago? Do you think it would be fun to find something from a long time ago? 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。 bridge /brij / [noun] – a structure that connects two places, or a way to connect different areas The bridge connected the small village to the city. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else The new book is different from the old book because it has more…
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Avocado demand grows despite farm challenges in California

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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。 Have you ever seen a wildfire on TV or in real life? Do you know what an avocado tree looks like or where avocados grow? 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。 positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – feeling happy about something or thinking that good things will happen She gave a positive answer with a big smile. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Soccer is a popular sport in many countries. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help Reading books gives many…
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Dermatologists recommend sunscreen for all skin types

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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。 Do you do anything to protect your skin on sunny days? Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do The teacher gave advice about studying every day. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen Loud noise can cause a headache. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe or bad in a way that causes worry or danger The man had a serious cut on his hand. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun]…
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American runner Yared Nuguse breaks indoor mile record, wins Olympic medal

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©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, 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。 Have you ever watched a running race on TV or in person? Do you think running is fun or difficult? 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。 race /reys/ [noun] – a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first The school held running races during sports day. meter /MEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters The pool is 50 meters long. train /treyn/ [verb] – to practice or prepare for something He trains every…
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Ancient whale bone tools reveal human innovation 20,000 years ago

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©(Alexandre Lefebvre 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。 Have you ever seen a big bone, like a bone from an animal? Have you ever thought about how people lived a long time ago? 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。 bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame The dog found a bone in the garden. hunt /huhnt/ [verb] – to chase and kill animals for food or sport The lion hunts animals in the jungle for food. probably /PROB-uh-blee/ [adverb] – likely…
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NASA’s oldest full-time astronaut feels younger after space mission

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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。 Have astronauts ever gone to space at an old age? Does the human body feel weak when returning from space? 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。 mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job, often done in a foreign place, especially by someone sent there The team started a new mission in the forest. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or of great value Drinking water every day is important for health. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something new She made a big discovery in the old cave….
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West Virginia airport uses Border Collies to ensure flight safety

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©(AP Photo/John Raby) 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 seen a dog at an airport? Do you think birds can cause problems for airplanes? 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。 job /job/ [noun] – work that someone does His job is to help students with their homework. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – having great value or meaning It is important to drink water every day. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved Traffic causes problems for people going to work….
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Nevada fish may gain protection due to habitat threats and drought

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©Nathan Hurner/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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。 Have you ever heard of a fish that lives in only one place? Do you know what happens when a species becomes endangered? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to say an idea for someone to think about or try She suggested a new game for the group. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from what is usual or normal That flower has an unusual shape. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision made by two or more people…
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Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city

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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。 Would you feel scared if you saw a big animal near your home? Do you think it is safe to keep big animals like kangaroos at home? 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。 police /puh-LEES/ [noun] – the group of people who enforce the law and help keep the community safe The police arrived quickly to help after the car accident. catch /kach / [verb] – to stop and hold something that is moving The teacher tried to catch the dog when it ran into the classroom. easily /EE-zuh-lee/…
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