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Carnivorous caterpillar discovered in Hawaii displays unique hunting behavior

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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff 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 caterpillar in real life? Do you think insects can be clever in how they survive? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual The museum has a rare painting from the 15th century. strange /streynj/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand I had a strange dream about flying cars last night. decorate /DEK-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make something look more attractive by putting things on it…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

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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 had a pet? Do you think animals can show their feelings? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do She asked for career advice before choosing her college major. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something His interest in photography started when he got his first camera. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand or do The teacher used simple words to explain the lesson. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] –…
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Global sea turtle populations show promising signs of recovery

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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 visit a place where turtles live? Should schools teach more about endangered animals? 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。 offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give or provide something that may be accepted or refused The teacher offered extra help to students struggling with the lesson. number /NUHM-ber/ [noun] – a quantity or amount of something, especially people or things that can be counted Tourist numbers increased during the summer holiday season. face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult or challenging Many…
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States

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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 felt tired during class due to a lack of sleep? Do you use a phone or watch shows before going to sleep? 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 about something important The noise outside was a big concern for Anna. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation The teacher gave a solution to the hard question. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using electricity and small parts to work, like computers…
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Vultures provide critical ecological services despite negative image

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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 believe birds are important in nature? Have you ever seen a vulture or another large bird? 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。 essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – very important or necessary Clean water is essential for good health. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something happens or exists The workers visited several sites before building the new school. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important and dangerous or causing worry The doctor said the illness could become serious without treatment. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move and affect a…
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Zoos focus on geriatric care for aging animals

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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 an old animal? Do you think animals should have special care when they get old? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – different from what is usual; better or more important in a particular way The teacher gave special attention to students who needed extra help. elderly /EL-der-lee/ [adjective] – people or animals who are old The hospital has a ward for elderly patients. close /klohz/ [adjective] – having a strong emotional bond or friendly relationship The two brothers have always been…
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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park display protective behavior

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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 animals react during natural disasters? Have you heard of animals protecting others during times of danger? 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。 surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be all around something or someone The teacher asked students to surround the desk for a meeting. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something Dogs can detect the scent of food from far away. calf /kaf/ [noun] – a young animal, especially a cow or elephant The calf followed its mother through the field. herd /hurd/ [noun] – a…
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Author leads expedition to retrace Franklin’s Arctic route

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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 watched a documentary about nature or history? Have you read a book about a real-life journey or expedition? 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。 summer /SUHM-er / [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn Many people travel to the beach during summer to enjoy the sun. climber /KLAHY-mer/ [noun] – a person who climbs mountains, rocks, or other high places The climber reached the top of the mountain after six hours. path /path/ [noun] – a way or track made for…
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Free dance movement unites hundreds in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park

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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。 Do you like dancing? Do you enjoy listening to music from other countries? 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。 park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large public green area in a town or city for recreation They held a weekend market in one of the biggest parks in Seoul. apartment /uh-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a set of rooms forming a residence, typically in a building with other such units The group used to meet every Friday in a small apartment downtown. safe /seyf/ [adjective] – protected from or…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case

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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 animals can help save human lives? Do you think you could trust a doctor trying something never done 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。 sign /sahyn/ [noun] – a thing that shows something is happening or may happen The teacher noticed signs of stress in her students before the exam. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person receiving medical treatment The patient recovered quickly after the surgery. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something This case of food poisoning helped improve safety…
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