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US proposes pangolin protection under Endangered Species Act to curb global trafficking

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©AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, 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 animals ever been hunted in your country for their body parts? Are there any animals protected by law 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。 propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action She proposed a new idea in the meeting. protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm The umbrella gave protection from the rain. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – a thin, hard part that covers the skin of fish or…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border

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©USDA Agricultural Research Service 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 insects that harm farm animals been heard of before? Have scientific methods been used to stop harmful insects? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wash hands to prevent getting sick. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry or fear He has a serious cut on his arm. method /MRTH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something This is a new method to clean clothes….
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds

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©(Ajay Narendra 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 insects are interesting? Have you seen an insect flying at night? 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。 star /stahr/ [noun] – a very large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from the earth as a point of light in the sky at night At night, many stars can be seen above the desert. travel /TRAV-uhl/ [verb] – to go from one place to another Sea turtles use the ocean currents to travel across thousands of kilometers. cave /keyv/…
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Water guns become protest symbol against mass tourism in Barcelona

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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 crowded place before? Have you ever used a water gun for fun? 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。 busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – full of activity or people The market was busy during the weekend sale. price /prahys/ [noun] – the amount of money for something The prices of vegetables increased after the storm. theme park /theem pahrk/ [noun] – a place with rides and games for fun We went to a theme park for our school trip. hurt /hurt/ [verb] – to cause pain…
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Study finds 22% drop in emperor penguin populations linked to sea ice loss

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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 penguin in real life or on TV? What is one word you think of when you hear “Antarctica”? 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。 number /NUHM-ber/ [noun] – the total amount or count of people or things The number of students in the class dropped after summer vacation. reason /REE-zuhn/ [noun] – the cause or explanation for something The reason for the delay was the heavy traffic. count /kount/ [verb] – to find the total number of something The teacher used stickers to count…
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Spiral pattern in Oort Cloud discovered through planetarium project

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©American Museum of Natural History 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 visited a planetarium? Do you know what people can see in a planetarium? 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。 remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The cake had a remarkable taste everyone loved. interpretation /in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an explanation or opinion of what something means My interpretation of the story was very different. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit…
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Dehorning leads to significant drop in rhino poaching, 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。 Do you believe people should stop using animal parts for traditional medicine? Do you think humans have the right to make big decisions for wild 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。 show /shoh/ [verb] – to make something clear or visible; to prove or explain something A report shows that regular sleep improves student performance. park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large area of land kept in its natural state for the public to enjoy or for animals to live in We went hiking in the national park last…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies

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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 at home? Do you think pets need special food sometimes? 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。 uncomfortable /uhn-KUHMF-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling pain, worry, or not at ease She felt uncomfortable sitting in the hard chair for a long time. sock /sok/ [noun] – a piece of clothing worn on the feet, usually made of soft material He wore thick socks because it was cold outside. dust /duhst/ [noun] – very small dry pieces of dirt that are found in the air or on…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, 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 you ever tried a fitness class or a workout program? Do you think walking is a good way to stay healthy? 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。 study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – careful research or investigation on a subject The study showed that eating more fruits can improve heart health. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at equal times The doctor told her to have regular check-ups every year. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a set plan or schedule of activities or events The school started a reading program…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone 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 pictures of a glacier? Do you know what happens when a lot of ice melts quickly? 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。 environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live We must take care of the environment every day. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – a member of the government who is in charge of a particular department The minister spoke about school changes on TV. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who…
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