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Experts promote humane and sustainable pest control practices

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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, 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 had an insect problem in your house? Have you seen traps for animals or insects 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。 cruel /KROO-uhl/ [adjective] – causing pain or suffering to others without care or concern The circus was criticized for its cruel treatment of elephants during performances. case /keys/ [noun] – particular situation or example of something happening Several cases of food poisoning were reported after the festival. return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to come or go back to a place or…
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Breakthrough study links bacteria to decade-long sea star decline

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©(Grant Callegari/Hakai Institute 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 sea star before? Have you ever heard about animals getting sick in the ocean? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness that affects people, animals, or plants The disease spread quickly among the farm animals and caused many to die. hole /hohl/ [noun] – an empty space or opening in something solid The old roof had holes that let the rainwater in. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something for the first time or…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

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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 farm? Have you ever tried a kind of milk that is not from a cow? 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。 clean /kleen/ [adjective] – free from dirt, dust, or harmful things The hospital has clean rooms for patients. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in the summer. liter /LEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit for measuring liquid The tank holds 20 liters of water. hire /HAHY-er/ [verb] – to give…
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Streaming platforms respond to rise in AI-generated music

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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 enjoy listening to music every day? Would you listen to a song if you knew it was made by AI? 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。 band /band/ [noun] – a group of people who play music together A new pop band was formed to sing songs made for a video game. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the interest or notice that someone or something receives The robot’s funny dance got a lot of attention on social media. label /LEY-buhl/ [noun] – a sign or tag that gives…
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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

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©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, 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 fireflies at night? Do you think insects can be interesting to watch? 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。 neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – an area where people live, usually part of a city or town Children in many neighborhoods play outside during the weekend. spring /spring/ [noun] – the season between winter and summer, when plants start to grow The flowers in the garden bloom every spring. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise in number, amount, or level…
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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

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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 enjoy trying new drinks or food items? Do you think fast service is important when buying drinks? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the help or work done for customers in a store, restaurant, or business The hotel is known for its excellent service during check-in. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a written or spoken account that gives information about something The teacher gave a weekly report on student progress. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, number, or level Sales dropped…
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Composting offers a sustainable solution to organic waste in landfills

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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 compost bin before? Do you sometimes throw away fruit or vegetable peels? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – an answer to a problem The teacher gave us a simple solution to fix the math problem. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small Scientists use tiny robots to explore inside the human body. bin /bin/ [noun] – a container for holding things or waste Please throw your empty bottles in the recycling bin. smell /smel/ [verb] – to give off an odor…
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Chinese researchers reveal mollusks living in deep ocean trench

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©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences 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 sea animals? Do you think animals can live where there is no light? 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。 deep /deep/ [adjective] – far down from the top or surface The treasure was buried in a deep hole in the ground. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – a piece of equipment with moving parts used to do work The farmer used a machine to cut the wheat. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power used…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. 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 older people in your family talked about memory problems? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The test result was good. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed The information was reliable. berry /BER-ee/ [noun] – a small, round fruit on some plants and trees I ate a sweet berry today. mix /miks/ [noun] – a combination of different…
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Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

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©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) 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 natural products are better than factory-made ones? Do you like learning about products 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – different from others in a good or important way Olive oil is a special product from Greece, used in many healthy dishes. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following old customs, ideas, or ways of doing things They wore traditional clothes for the festival. expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot of money That is an expensive watch made…
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