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Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

2025年8月10日

argan tree

©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cosmetic /koz-MET-ik/ [noun] – a product used on the face or body to improve appearance Many shops sell natural cosmetics made from fruit and herbs. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the act of changing something into a different form or use The conversion of old buildings into hotels is popular in big cities. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in quality or condition Soil degradation makes it hard for farmers to grow crops. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area Pollution in the…
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Archaeologists uncover 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel

2025年8月9日

Archeo

©(AP Photo by Ariel Schalit) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burial /BER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – the act or ceremony of placing a dead body into the ground The ancient tribe had a special burial ground near the mountains. pose /pohz/ [noun] – a specific position of the body, especially when arranged deliberately The model sat in a relaxed pose for the painting session. ochre /OH-ker/ [noun] – a natural earth pigment containing iron, used for coloring in art and decoration Artists in ancient Rome often used ochre to paint walls and pottery. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming visible, known,…
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

2025年8月8日

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment or action made to correct a wrong or damage, especially between countries or groups The company offered reparations to local farmers after polluting their water supply. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to human existence or survival, especially when under serious threat Scientists warned that nuclear war poses an existential threat to humanity. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by a person or group against another The company faced several lawsuits after releasing unsafe products. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time without stopping The new policy was introduced after sustained criticism from environmental groups. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by chemical processes rather than natural sources The company decided to replace synthetic flavors in its snacks with natural ones. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance added to something in a small amount to improve it or preserve it The bread contains additives to keep it fresh longer. hyperactivity /hahy-per-ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition in which someone is too active and has difficulty sitting still or focusing Studies have…
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Storm reveals 18th-century warship on remote Scottish island

2025年8月6日

ship wreck

©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigate /FRIG-it/ [noun] – a type of fast and medium-sized warship, especially used by the navy The navy deployed a frigate to patrol the area after several pirate attacks. dendrochronology /den-droh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific method of dating trees or wooden objects by analyzing their growth rings Scientists applied dendrochronology to determine the age of the temple’s roof structure. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that has been prepared for building or construction The cabin was built using timber from the nearby forest. trailer /TREY-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle without an engine that…
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New reproductive technique helps eight babies avoid genetic diseases

2025年8月5日

DNA

©(Newcastle Fertility Centre, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitochondrial /mahy-tuh-KAHN-dree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to mitochondria (the parts of a cell that produce energy) Scientists are developing treatments for mitochondrial conditions that affect the heart. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The new vaccine protects people from devastating infectious diseases. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movement, or consciousness The child was taken to the hospital after having seizures during the night. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a great victory or achievement The…
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Australian dolphins use sponges as hunting tools, study finds

2025年8月4日

dolphinsponge

©(Meredith MacQueeney / Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cantaloupe /KAN-tl-ohp/ [noun] – a round fruit with orange flesh and a hard, net-like skin The farmer picked a cantaloupe from the field and placed it in a basket. barred /bahrd/ [adjective] – blocked or covered by a barrier; having stripes or lines (in this context, refers to a fish with stripes) The zoo has a barred cage to keep the tigers safe from visitors. echolocation /ek-oh-loh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of sound waves and echoes to find objects and navigate Scientists study whales to understand…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

2025年8月3日

cocacola

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aspartame /uh-SPAHR-teym/ [noun] – an artificial sweetener that is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without using sugar The new chewing gum uses aspartame instead of sugar to reduce calories. stevia /STEE-vee-uh/ [noun] – a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is used to make food and drinks sweet without sugar The new yogurt brand adds stevia to keep the product healthy and sweet. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something (such as food, drink, or air) that is taken into the body Doctors advise limiting the…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air The chef keeps the rare spices hermetically sealed to preserve their freshness. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse The heavy rains exacerbated the city’s flooding problem last month. venerable /VEN-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – highly respected and valued because of great age, history, or importance The museum installed new security systems to protect its venerable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. monastic /muh-NAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to monks, monasteries, or the…
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

2025年8月1日

tsukudani

©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things The chef created a special blend of herbs for the new pasta dish. seasoning /SEE-zuh-ning/ [noun] – a spice or flavoring added to food The soup tasted better after she added some seasonings like pepper and garlic. vat /vat/ [noun] – a large container used for storing or cooking liquids Large vats of soup were prepared for the festival. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more modern or up to date Some towns worry that modernization will harm their historical identity….
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