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Understanding seed packet terms improves gardening success

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©(Jessica Damiano 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 seed packet before? Do you like growing plants at home or at school? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time, including temperature, rain, wind, and sunlight The weather affects how many people visit the beach during summer. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist after danger or difficulty Clean water is important for the survival of people in remote villages. row /roh/ [noun]…
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Amazon introduces faster delivery options amid rising competition

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©(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, 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。 Do you buy things online? Do you think three-hour delivery is fast? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known to people The company will announce a new delivery service this year. selected /si-LEK-tid/ [adjective] – chosen The store offers selected items for fast delivery. fee /fee/ [noun] – a payment for a service The school asks for a fee for the activity. robotics /roh-BOT-iks/ [noun] – the use of machines or technology that can do tasks automatically…
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Aquarium workers feed sharks weekly as marine care supports animal health and protection

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©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 visited an aquarium? Would you like to see sharks being fed? 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。 feed /FEED/ [verb] – to give food to a person or animal The worker will feed the fish every day. tank /TANGK/ [noun] – a large container for water The fish swim in a big tank. healthy /HEL-thee/ [adjective] – in good condition Eating well keeps animals healthy. learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge Students learn about animals in school. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to…
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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz since early March, sustaining global supply

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©AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool 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 ships carry oil? Is oil important for daily life? 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。 ship /ship/ [noun] – a large boat that travels on water The ship carries goods across the sea. oil /oil/ [noun] – a thick liquid used as fuel Oil is used to make energy. travel /TRAV-uhl/ [verb] – to go from one place to another The ship will travel to another country. price /prahy s/ [noun] – the amount of money for something The price of fuel is high. country…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

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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 heard about asteroids? Would you like to learn more about space missions? 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。 spacecraft /SPAYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels in space The spacecraft traveled far from Earth. path /path/ [noun] – the way something moves or goes The asteroid changed its path. test /test/ [noun] – an action to check something The test helped scientists learn more. change /chaynj/ [verb] – to make something different The test helped change the asteroid’s path. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

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©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) 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 traveling by plane? Would you feel worried if your flight was late? 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。 storm /stawrm/ [noun] – bad weather with strong wind and rain or snow The storm stopped many flights. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a trip by airplane The flight was late. line /lahyn/ [noun] – a row of people waiting The line was very long. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a person who works The worker helped the passengers. early /UR-lee/ [adverb] – before the usual time…
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Evacuation flight brings pets and owners to safety

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©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) 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 bring your pet if you had to travel far? Have you ever experienced a flight delay? 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。 crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a serious situation that needs quick action The company faced a crisis after losing many customers. trip /trip/ [noun] – a journey from one place to another The family planned a trip to the mountains last weekend. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or things to work together The event needed good coordination between all…
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How stair climbing supports health despite access challenges

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©(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, 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。 Do you sometimes choose stairs instead of an elevator? Do you think stair climbing is good exercise? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or a problem that needs attention There is a concern about safety in crowded areas. adult /uh-DUHLT/ [noun] – a fully grown person An adult must sign the form before the trip. energetic /en-er-JET-ik/ [adjective] – full of energy and active The children were energetic during the morning activity. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the…
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Chile telescope captures unprecedented image of Milky Way’s star-forming center

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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 people study stars in space? Is the Milky Way a galaxy? 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。 picture /PIK-cher/ [noun] – an image that shows what something looks like The picture of the sunset looks beautiful. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – the middle point of something The statue stands in the center of the park. gas /gas/ [noun] – a substance like air that is not solid or liquid Gas fills the balloon and makes it float. desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a very dry area with little rain Camels…
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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

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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 people use animal skins to make bags and shoes? Are alligators animals that live in water and wetlands? 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。 farm /fahrm/ [noun] – an area of land used for growing crops or raising animals The farmer works on the farm every day. skin /skin/ [noun] – the natural outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal The animal has thick skin to protect its body. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe from harm or damage National…
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