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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation

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©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago 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 visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones? Have you ever seen a science program on TV or the internet? 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。 preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed The museum works hard to preserve old paintings. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The moon is visible in the night sky. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of…
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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

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©(NewsNation) 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 searched for information on the internet? Do you think AI can help people find information easily? 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。 website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – a place on the internet where people can find information or services The school made a new website to share news with students and parents. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, company, or thing that tries to do better than another in the same area The two restaurants became competitors after opening on the same street. article /AHR-ti-kuhl/ [noun]…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

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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 like to see a real dinosaur fossil in a museum? Have you ever seen a picture or movie about dinosaurs? 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about a topic or idea with someone in order to share opinions or make a decision Scientists have discussed for years how to protect the ocean. huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree A huge storm hit the city and caused a lot of damage. exciting /ik-SAHY-ting/ [adjective] – making you…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

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©(Pairi Daiza 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 special or rare animal? Would you like to visit a zoo in another country one day? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to identify someone or something because you have seen or experienced it before People can easily recognize a panda by its black and white fur. fur /fur/ [noun] – the thick, soft hair that covers the body of certain animals The rabbit’s fur feels soft and warm in winter. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to…
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme 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 a museum? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in the world? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something The museum tour was very informative for the students. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something The guide gave a detailed plan…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) 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 listen to music when you feel sad or tired? Do you think music can help reduce fear during a difficult time? 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。 pain /peyn/ [noun] – physical or emotional hurt She felt strong pain in her leg after falling during the game. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling afraid or nervous about something that may happen She felt worried before the exam because she did not study enough. medicine /MED-uh-sin/ [noun] – a substance used to treat illness or pain…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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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 heard about the Nobel Prize before? Do you think discoveries or studies can change the world? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or excellent enough to be noticed The town has a notable museum with ancient art. graciousness /GREY-shuhs-nis/ [noun ] – the quality of being kind, polite, and generous, especially to others His graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party. systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – done using an organized and careful plan or method The cleaner followed a systematic way…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency 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 done a science experiment at school? Have you ever heard about the Nobel Prize before? 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。 winner /WIN-er/ [noun] – a person who receives a prize because they have succeeded in something The winners of the art contest received medals and certificates. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size The baby held a tiny flower in her hand. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having no or very little water or moisture The land became dry…
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Plant-based diets gain attention for their health and environmental benefits

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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 like trying new kinds of food? Have you ever eaten a meal made only from plants? 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。 meal /meel/ [noun] – food that is eaten at a regular time of the day The shelter gives free meals to homeless people every weekend. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place or achieve a goal The charity started in one community and soon reached other parts of the country. bean /been/ [noun] – a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various…
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Giant pumpkin in New York highlights human ingenuity in horticulture

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©(AP Photo/Shelby Lum) 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 a giant pumpkin in real life? Have you ever joined a contest at school or in your town? 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。 contest /KON-test/ [noun] – an event where people try to win by doing something better than others She joined a baking contest at her school last month. warm /wawrm/ [adjective] – having a temperature that is comfortable but not hot She covered the baby with a blanket to keep it warm at night. tape measure /TEYP mezh-er/…
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