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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

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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 Ice Age? Are you interested in how early humans lived? 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。 bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame The dog buried a bone in the backyard. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large mammal known for its distinctive hump(s) on its back, which store fat that the animal can use as energy during long periods without food or water The camel carried supplies through the desert. hunt /huhnt/…
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Experts share tips on eating nutritiously during winter

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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 the winter season? Can you name a dish that is commonly eaten in winter in your country? 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。 produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables The farm sells fresh produce at the local market every Saturday. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal He changed his diet to include more vegetables and fewer processed foods. frozen /FROH-zuhn/ [adjective] – kept at a very low…
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Mount Kanlaon eruption triggers evacuations, disrupts air travel, and raises alert level in the Philippines

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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon 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 know what a volcanic eruption is? Are the safety measures important for protecting people? 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。 release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be available or to escape The factory will release new products next week. massive /MAS-iv/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The massive tree blocked the road. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to a safer one The police told people to evacuate the building. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun]…
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Brazilian states push to ease rainforest protections, sparking environmental concerns

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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 know what privatization is? Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? 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。 conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or argument The two teams had a conflict over the game rules. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount The teacher will increase the class time next week. threaten /THRET-n/ [verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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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 know what an eclipse is? Have you ever seen an eclipse? 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。 launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space using force The rocket will launch tomorrow morning. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that is often part of a larger plan Her mission was to find the missing keys. period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length of time during which something happens The meeting lasted for a short period. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to try to…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins

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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 it’s possible for humans to live on another planet? How many planets are there in our solar system? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider The teacher suggested studying in small groups for the project. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way something is made or put together The artist focused on the composition of the painting. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to keep someone from…
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion

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©Louise Leakey 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 learned about early humans and their way of life? Can scientists learn anything from ancient footprints? 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。 footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface I saw a large footprint in the sand. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis / [noun] – the detailed examination or study of something The scientist did an analysis of the samples. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – the way in which two things are not the same There is…
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UNESCO recognition aims to boost sake’s global appeal

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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 brewery? Do you prefer traditional or modern 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The ancient city of Rome still fascinates historians today. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something He has a unique method for solving complex problems. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal event, typically involving rituals or traditions, held to mark an important occasion They held a grand ceremony to…
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Bahamas pioneers $300M debt-for-nature swap to boost conservation and climate action

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©AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, 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。 Do you know how to protect the ocean and its resources? Is it important to save marine animals like dolphins and turtles? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition The school started an environmental club to clean the park. economic /ek-uh-NOM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to trade, industry, and money The new factory will improve the economic situation of the town. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make something known…
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Rare spade-toothed whale discovery in New Zealand marks milestone for marine research

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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。 Is marine research important for understanding ocean life? Do researchers learn about marine animals by studying their anatomy? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a building or place that provides a particular service The factory has a large facility for making toys. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce offspring There are many species of birds in the forest. especially /ih-SPESH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – used to emphasize something in particular I like fruits, especially apples. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/…
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