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Researchers identify earliest cave handprints on Sulawesi Island

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©(Ahdi Agus Oktaviana/Maxime Aubert 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 visited a very old place before? Do you think people long ago liked to make art? 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。 handprint /HAND-print/ [noun] – a mark made by a hand A red handprint appeared on the white paper. wall /wawl/ [noun] – a vertical surface that forms the side of a room or building A clock hangs on the wall in the office. pigment /PIG-muhnt/ [noun] – a colored substance used to make paint Blue pigment made the sky…
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Antarctic warming forces penguins to breed earlier, raising population stability concerns

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©AP Photo/Mark Baker, 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。 Where do penguins live? Do animals need food at the right 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。 adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change to fit new conditions Penguins adapt to warmer weather. specific /spuh-SIF-ik/ [adjective] – clearly defined or limited Some penguins eat specific food. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance of danger or harm Early breeding increases risk. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – to keep going Scientists continue their research. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep safe from harm Laws help protect wildlife. Article…
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Careful inspection and repotting prevent pest infestations in houseplants

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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 plants can get sick like people? Have you ever seen thin webs on leaves? 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。 grower /GROH-er/ [noun] – a person who grows a plant A grower checks new plants before placing them in the home. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – a small action or change in position Small movement on the leaf can show early insect activity. web /web/ [noun] – a thin thread made by a spider A thin web on the leaf may show insect activity. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun]…
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People turn to old-fashioned writing to disconnect from digital life

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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 sent a letter or postcard before? Do you want to spend less time on your phone each 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。 dozen /DUHZ-uhn/ [noun] – a group of twelve She exchanges letters with about a dozen people each month. website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – an online place with information or services The website helps users find pen pals around the world. postcard /POHST-kahrd/ [noun] – a card sent by mail with a short message The traveler sent a postcard to a friend from another…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

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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 tourists visit famous places? Why do they travel? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – Meaning: Harm to something. The train had damage after the crash. afraid /uh-FRAYD/ [adjective] – feeling fear. Passengers felt afraid during the crash. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Machu Picchu is a popular place. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – very necessary. Safety is important for travel. main /MAYN/ [adjective] – Meaning: Most important. The train is the main transport. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, 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 bought something online? Do you read reviews before you buy something? 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。 handmade /hand-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by hand, not by machine She bought a handmade bag from a small local shop. investigation /in-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful search for facts or truth The police started an investigation into the online fraud case. refund /ree-FUHND/ [noun] – money given back after a return He asked for a refund when the product did not arrive. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun]…
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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

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©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment 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。 Do you like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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China luxury car demand falls in 2025 as buyers shift to cheaper domestic models

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©AP Photo/Andy Wong 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 buy expensive things when money is tight? What makes a car good for daily use? 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。 careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – thinking before acting Buyers became careful with money. low /LOHW/ [LOH-er] – not high Sales were lower this year. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to use Simple cars sold well. often /AW-fuhn/ [adverb] – many times New cars appeared often. shy /SHY/ [adjective] – feeling nervous or uncomfortable with other people She feels shy when speaking in front of…
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Food companies expand GLP-1-friendly meal options

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©(AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin) 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 often buy packaged meals or snacks from a supermarket? Do you sometimes choose food based on the label on the package? 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。 approval /uh-PROO-vuhl/ [noun] – official permission or acceptance The school received approval to start a new program. fluid /FLOO-id/ [noun] – a liquid substance Doctors advise drinking enough fluid during hot weather. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting nutrients from food Good nutrition supports growth in children. depend /dih-PEND/ [verb] – to be influenced or…
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Astronaut returns early from space station for medical evaluation

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©(NASA 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 watched a movie or TV show about astronauts? Do you think working in space is 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。 stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing and not getting worse The patient’s condition is stable after the treatment. operation /op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized activity or process The factory stopped its operation during the holiday. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone do something Staff members assist customers at the information desk. pause /pawz/ [noun] – a short stop There was…
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