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Impact of bird flu on North American wildlife and efforts to mitigate its spread

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©(AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, 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 seen a large group of birds gathered in one place? Have you ever heard of animals being vaccinated to keep them safe? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult The students faced several challenges while preparing for their final exams. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree The company introduced new policies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest something as…
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Grass-fed beef raises carbon concerns

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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 think it’s important for people to know how their food is produced? Do you think people should consider the environment when choosing what food to eat? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something Factories produce large amounts of plastic waste every year. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone The guidebook encourages tourists to visit local markets to experience authentic culture. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think carefully about something Please consider joining the…
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FDA warns against rising nitrous oxide misuse linked to injuries

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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, 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 seen a product that looked fun but turned out to be harmful? Do you think colorful packaging can make a product seem less dangerous? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or degree There has been a rise in online shopping since the pandemic began. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The doctor asked her…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

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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 tried to grow a plant at home? Do you think farmers face challenges when growing crops? 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 state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as temperature, rain, and wind The cold weather this winter has delayed several flights at the airport. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a specific period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions Rising temperatures and shorter winter seasons have affected ski resorts. pest /pest/ [noun] – an insect…
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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

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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。 Does climate change affect the atmosphere and space? Do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change? 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry We use technology to make our work easier. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what will happen in the future based on information or experience The weather experts predict rain tomorrow. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size or amount The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water….
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Iguanas reach Fiji by riding ocean rafts, study finds

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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 lizard or iguana before? Do you think animals can travel long distances on their own? 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。 cross /kraws/ [verb] – to move from one side to another During a storm, the deer crossed the river to reach a safer area. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – travel from one place to another The ancient birds’ journey across continents took thousands of years. trip /trip/ [noun] – a movement from one place to another, often involving distance or effort The penguins’ trip…
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Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns

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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 think birds are important to the environment? Have you ever noticed fewer birds in your area over 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you or to be affected by something Many students have experienced stress before taking a big exam. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was bad weather. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, level, or value The price of gas has dropped significantly this…
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Royal Mint honors John Lennon with commemorative coin collection

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©(Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments 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 coin or a collectible item before? Would you be interested in owning a coin that features a famous person? 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。 coin /koin/ [noun] – a flat, typically round piece of metal used as money She found an old coin from the 1800s while cleaning her attic. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or admiration for someone or something The city held a ceremony to honor the firefighters who saved many lives….
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Ancient fossil discovery in Spain reveals early human presence in western Europe

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©(Maria D. Guillén/IPHES-CERCA, Elena Santos/CENIEH 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。 Would you like to visit a place where ancient fossils were found? Do you think it’s possible for scientists to learn about people from thousands of years 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think about something as true or as having a particular quality This painting is considered one of the most valuable artworks in the museum. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place They finally reached the top of the mountain after hours…
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NASA launches Spherex Space Telescope to map the sky and explore galaxies’ evolution

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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。 Is the Spherex space telescope designed to study galaxies and the universe’s evolution? Do you think a telescope launched into space can map the sky? 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。 unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition] – different from or not similar to The weather today is unlike any day this week. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something His perspective on the issue was different from mine. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect things or bring things together We gather all the books for…
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