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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

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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 about Asian elephants? Are elephants are considered endangered? 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。 conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize or perform a particular activity The teacher will conduct the experiment tomorrow. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – the detailed study of a subject to discover new facts or information The student is doing research for the project. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist The survival of the species depends on protection. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance to something…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

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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 cooking is a useful skill for kids? Have you ever cooked with a family member? 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。 basic /BEY-sik/ [adjective] – simple and necessary; the most important and easiest part of something We learned basic first aid skills at the safety workshop last weekend. safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not dangerous The workers handled the chemicals safely by wearing gloves and goggles. proud /proud/ [adjective] – feeling happy and satisfied about something you have done He felt proud…
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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

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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 imagined speaking without using your voice? Would you feel nervous using a device connected to your brain? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – the ability to speak or the act of speaking The teacher gave a short speech at the school event. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a period of time when something is late or postponed There were delays in the train schedule because of the heavy rain. communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings People use…
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Devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt across Southeast Asia

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©(The Myanmar Military True News Information Team 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 know what to do during an earthquake? Do you think your house or school would be safe in an earthquake? 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。 frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The city experiences frequent power outages during the summer. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom of something The diver explored the depth of the ocean in search of coral reefs. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible…
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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

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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 of any recent discoveries? Do archaeologists look for artifacts when making discoveries? 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。 archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies human history by digging up objects from the past The archaeologist found an ancient pot in the ground. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, to express meaning She made a gesture with her hand to say hello. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; different from everything else…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate 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。 Have you ever experienced unusual weather? What’s one word you think of when you hear “Arctic”? 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。 cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a series of events that are repeated regularly in the same order The water cycle helps move moisture through the air, land, and oceans. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about possible danger or problems Scientists warn that rising sea levels may flood coastal cities. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is changing or developing There’s a growing…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

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©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) 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 tasted a food with a strong smell? Do you think it’s hard to keep old traditions alive today? 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。 sauce /saws/ [noun] – a thick liquid served with or used in preparing food to add flavor She added tomato sauce to the pasta for extra flavor. pass down /PASS doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give something from an older generation to a younger one The story of the mountain was passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. hometown /HOHM-TOUN/…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

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©(Qiong Wu 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 ever seen an insect with a very strange body? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information, a book, or research available to the public A new report published by NASA explains the future of space exploration. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size She found a tiny frog hiding under the leaf. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way a person, animal, or thing acts or responds The behavior of dolphins…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece

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©Greek Police 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 it’s important to protect old things from the past? Do you like learning about different countries and their history? 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] – belonging to a distant past, especially to a time before the Middle Ages The museum has many ancient coins. statue /STACH-oo/ [noun] – a large sculpture representing a person or thing The statue of the king is in the park. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, in the near past They recently…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

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©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) 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 see old objects from the past? Would you enjoy working to fix old objects? 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。 former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – used to describe something that existed or happened in the past but no longer does This former school building is now a community center. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present time or recent times; using the newest ideas or technology The hospital uses modern machines to treat patients. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something…
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