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Scientists confirm 4.16-billion-year-old rocks in Quebec

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©Jonathan O’Neil 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 read or watched something about very old rocks? Do you know any places in the world where scientists study old rocks? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [noun] – not the same as another or each other My shoes are different colors. billion /BIL-yuhn/ [noun] – the number 1,000,000,000 Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – a change in position or place The cat made a quick movement under the table. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration

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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 movie about racing? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? 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。 popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Ice cream is a popular dessert in summer. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – showing things as they are in real life That movie has realistic pictures of animals. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a report giving an opinion about a film, book, etc. She wrote a review about the new movie. film /film/ [noun] –…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities

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©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) 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 or visited an animal shelter? Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill. musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Many musicians performed at the school concert. scared /skaird/ [adjective] – afraid or frightened The loud thunder made the baby feel…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

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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 doing sports in the summer? Have you ever taken a break because the weather was too hot? 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。 sport /spawrt/ [noun] – a physical activity or game, usually done for fun or competition Many schools offer different sports like basketball, swimming, and volleyball. sign /sahyn/ [noun] – something that shows a warning or gives information The dark clouds were a sign that rain was coming. cool /kool/ [adjective] – a little cold or not hot The fan helped keep the room…
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile

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©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory 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 picture of a star or planet? Do you know what a telescope or space camera is? 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。 project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a goal The art project is about animals. cloud /kloud/ [noun] – a white or gray shape in the sky made of water A dark cloud moved across the sky. galaxy /GAL-uhk-see/ [noun] – a large group of stars in space The Milky Way…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact

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©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, 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 received a weather warning in your area? Did you take action when you received a weather warning? 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。 illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease or period of being sick She stayed home because of her illness. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage or injury The smoke is harmful to the lungs. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement toward a better or more complete condition The baby made progress in walking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists…
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European countries issue health alerts as heat wave intensifies

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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 received a weather warning in your area? Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands? 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。 forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future The weather forecast says it will rain today. danger /deyn-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm or death to someone The fire is a big danger to people. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – something that happens, especially something important or enjoyable The school had…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 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 heard of Egypt before? Do you know what a tomb is? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired by many people for achievements or good qualities The respected teacher helped many students succeed in school. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning of something I understand the rules of the game now. culture /kuhl-CHER/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people We learned about Japanese culture in…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds

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©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) 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 place that was very hot or very cold? Do you think it is exciting to explore new places? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else Students in the group come from different towns across the country. understand /uhn-dr-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning or reason of something The student asked a question to understand the math problem better. desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a large, dry area…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

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©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) 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 yoga before? Do you think people of all ages should try light exercise? 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。 chair /chair/ [noun] – a piece of furniture for one person to sit on The teacher sat on the chair while the students gathered around. student /STOOD-nt/ [noun] – a person who is learning at a school or under an instructor The music teacher slowed down the lesson for a student who had never played the piano before. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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