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Australian dolphins use sponges as hunting tools, study finds

2025年8月4日

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©(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

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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

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©(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

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©(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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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

2025年7月31日

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©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough; a lot of something The garden has abundant flowers in the spring. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something The loud noise caused concern among the neighbors. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that can be trusted or depended on He is a reliable friend who always helps. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The singer has a remarkable voice that everyone loves. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The team made…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. escalation /eh-skuh-LAY-shn/ [noun] – a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious There was an escalation in noise after the concert began. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without causing damage They use sustainable energy like wind and solar…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] – used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or has an excellent reputation The chef is a distinguished guest at the food festival. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in painting, music, or dancing Her dancing showed amazing artistry on the stage. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles The teacher is respected for her honesty and integrity. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – staying the same for a long time…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

2025年7月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The movie had a profound effect on the audience. implement /IM-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The school will implement a new rule next month. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-lit/ [verb] – to express thoughts and feelings clearly in words She can articulate her ideas clearly in meetings. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The mountain was a formidable challenge for hikers. fundamentally /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl-ee/ [adverb] – in…
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

2025年7月27日

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping something the same or preventing it from being damaged or destroyed The preservation of wild horses is important for future generations. assertive /uh-SUR-tiv/ [adjective] – behaving confidently and not afraid to say what is wanted or needed The teacher said being assertive helps students speak more in class. dominant /DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – more important, powerful, or successful than other people or things The dominant animal led the group across the field. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising or worth mentioning The…
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

2025年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels Exercise helps improve cardiovascular health in daily life. captivating /kAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, or beautiful The artist made a captivating painting of the ocean. sinister /SIN-uh-ster/ [adjective] – making you feel that something bad or evil might happen The forest looked sinister in the fog. monstrous /MON-struhs/ [adjective] – very large, ugly, and frightening in appearance or character A monstrous creature appeared in the video game. commendable /kuh-MEN-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving praise His commendable action helped the lost…
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