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Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges

2025年1月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which something starts to happen or change The temperature dropped below the critical threshold for manatee survival. sentinel /SEN-tn-l/ [adjective] – refers to a person or thing that watches over and signals potential danger Coral reefs are sentinel ecosystems, providing early warnings of climate change through bleaching events. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of returning something to its original state or condition Habitat restoration projects are helping manatees survive environmental changes. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect the environment and wildlife Conservationists…
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Bird flu in raw milk leads to cat deaths in California

2025年1月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being subjected to something, especially something harmful or dangerous The workers wore protective gear to minimize their exposure to toxic chemicals at the construction site. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – made impure or harmful by the addition of something unclean or harmful The restaurant had to close temporarily after it was found that their food was contaminated with bacteria. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization Local officials met to discuss the impact of the recent storm on the community. compensation /kom-puhn-SEY-shuhn/…
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People keep balance to stay healthy as they age

2025年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen, unavoidable Accidents are inevitable when drivers do not follow the road rules. geriatrician /jer-ee-uh-TRISH-un/ [noun] – a medical doctor specializing in the care of older adults The geriatrician recommended regular health check-ups for elderly patients. unsteady /uhn-STED-ee/ [adjective] – lacking stability or balance The boat became unsteady when the wind picked up. physical therapist /FIZ-i-kuhl THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a healthcare professional specializing in physical rehabilitation After the surgery, he visited a physical therapist to regain strength in his knee. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a regular or unchanging manner…
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Culinary innovations and global flavors shape food trends in 2025

2025年1月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authenticity /aw-then-TIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being real or true The chef focused on the authenticity of Italian pasta recipes to preserve traditional flavors. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something The new law was a pivotal step in protecting endangered species. adaptogen /uh-DAP-tuh-jn/ [noun] – a natural substance believed to help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance Many herbal teas are made with adaptogens to help manage stress and boost energy. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of gaining support, interest,…
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Neuralink advances brain-computer interface technology, successfully implants devices in three people

2025年1月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a system or device that allows two or more things to connect and communicate with each other The computer’s interface allows users to control the system easily. regain /ree-GEYN/ [verb] – to get something back after losing it He is trying to regain his strength after the illness. implant /IM-plant/ [noun] – a device or substance placed into the body for medical purposes The doctor showed us a picture of the heart implant. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to do many different things or be used in many different ways The versatile…
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Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers

2025年1月17日

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©(Michael Pittman via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – very detailed and complicated The chef’s recipe required intricate steps to achieve the perfect blend of flavors. knuckle /NUHK-uhl/ [noun] – one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend, especially where your fingers join on to the main part of your hand After hours of boxing practice, his knuckles were sore from the impact. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance In the animal kingdom, many species establish hierarchies to maintain order in their groups….
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage

2025年1月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastation /dev-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – great destruction or damage over a large area The storm caused massive devastation, leaving many people without homes. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of clean water exacerbated the spread of disease in the village. manuscript /MAN-yuh-skript/ [noun] – a writer’s original copy of a book, article, or document before it is published The author submitted the final manuscript of his novel to the publisher. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more extreme The government plans to intensify efforts to…
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health

2025年1月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked Children with chronic illnesses are vulnerable to infections during flu season. inequitable /in-EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unfair or biased The school’s funding distribution was inequitable, favoring wealthier districts. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – difference or inequality, especially those related to unfairness There are significant disparities in education quality between urban and rural areas. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or wealth Affluent neighborhoods often have better access to quality healthcare. variant /VAIR-ee-uhnt / [noun] – a different form or version of something…
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NASA proposes cost-effective plan for Mars sample return

2025年1月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to find and bring back something Scientists are working on a method to retrieve satellite data more efficiently, reducing the time required for analysis. expedite /EK-spi-dahyt/ [verb] – to make a process happen faster or be accomplished more quickly We need to expedite the approval process to meet the project deadline. exorbitant /ig-ZAWR-bi-tuhnt/ [adjective] – unreasonably high (usually referring to cost or price) The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for parking overnight. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or bring something to a standstill The government halted the construction of the new…
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Freshwater biodiversity faces crisis and demands urgent conservation

2025年1月13日

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©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crustacean /kruh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – any of various types of animal that live in water and have a hard outer shell Crustaceans like lobsters are often found in deep ocean waters. peatland /PEET-land/ [noun] – an area of land consisting mainly of peat (a dark brown substance like soil that was formed by plants dying and becoming buried) Many rare plants and animals thrive in peatlands, making them ecologically significant. carbon sequestration /KAHR-buhn see-kwes-TREY-shuhn/ [noun phrase] – the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent it from entering the atmosphere…
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