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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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Scientists call for global diet shift to protect health and the planet

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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 usually eat more vegetables than meat? Do you think small changes in diet can help people become healthier? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – harmful substances or waste that make air, water, or land dirty Air pollution increased in the city because of heavy traffic. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the kind of food that a person usually eats Different cultures have different diets that include local foods. dirty /DUR-tee/ [adjective] – not clean; covered with something that makes it unclean The river became…
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Scientists detect new organic molecules on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

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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 visited a science museum or planetarium? Would you feel excited if scientists found life outside Earth? 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。 sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part of something that shows what the whole is like The scientist studied a rock sample from the mountain to learn about its minerals. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – something that may happen or may be true There is a possibility of rain tomorrow afternoon. speed /speed/ [noun] – how fast something moves The car reached a speed of…
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Study reveals ancient carvings dating back 12,000 years

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©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project 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 think making art in hard places, like on rocks or cliffs, would be difficult? Have you ever traveled to see something interesting from the past, like ruins or museums? 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。 desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a very dry area of land with little rain, plants, or water Travelers crossed the desert on camels to reach the next town. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object used to make, build, or repair something Farmers used simple…
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