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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

2025年11月12日

Cris-News (37)

©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited an ancient historical site or museum? If so, what was the most interesting thing you saw? If not, what kind of historical place would you like to visit? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites around the world? If so, where are they located? If not, which country would you like to explore to see one? 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 The museum displays notable paintings from ancient times. insightful…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

2025年11月11日

MusicHeal

©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

2025年11月10日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Nobel Prize? What kind of discoveries or studies do you think can change the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The school is prestigious because many famous people studied there. modesty /MOD-uh-stee/ [noun] – the quality of not talking about or being proud of your achievements or abilities Her modesty impressed everyone when she won the competition. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – careful and complete in every way The teacher made…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

2025年11月9日

Nobel Prize

©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of global problems do you think scientists are trying to solve today? If you could invent something to help the Earth, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemistry /KEM-uh-stree/ [noun] – the science that studies substances and how they change when mixed or combined She wants to study chemistry in college to become a scientist. structure /STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – something that has been built or arranged in a particular way Many modern structures are made of glass and steel….
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Plant-based diets gain attention for their health and environmental benefits

2025年11月8日

plant-based

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat at home? What do you think makes food healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [adjective] – not intended to make a profit; working to help people or support a cause instead of earning money She volunteers for a nonprofit school that provides free education to children. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage the growth, development, or spread of something The government launched a program to promote recycling in all public schools. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the taste of…
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Giant pumpkin in New York highlights human ingenuity in horticulture

2025年11月7日

Giant Pumpkin

©(AP Photo/Shelby Lum) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think helps plants grow well? If you could grow any giant fruit or vegetable, what would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a substance added to soil to help plants grow The farmer used organic fertilizer to help his tomatoes grow bigger. compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to try to win or be better than others Students compete in a science contest to show their projects. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance in food or soil that helps…
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Scientists call for global diet shift to protect health and the planet

2025年11月6日

fruits and vegies

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food make you feel healthy or give you energy? What are some simple things people can do to waste less food at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. planetary /PLAN-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to or affecting the whole planet Earth The summit focused on planetary challenges such as pollution and deforestation. legume /LEG-yoom/ [noun] – a plant such as a bean, pea, or lentil whose seed is eaten as food Farmers grew legumes like beans and lentils to improve soil quality. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to…
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Scientists detect new organic molecules on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

2025年11月5日

Saturn

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you think about space? If you could visit a moon or planet, what would you like to see there? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. molecule /MOL-uh-kyool/ [noun] – the smallest unit of a substance made up of two or more atoms joined together Scientists studied water molecules in the laboratory to understand their behavior. ring /ring/ [noun] – a circular band of dust, ice, or rock that moves around a planet Astronomers observed the bright rings of Saturn through a telescope. subsurface /suhb-SUR-fuhs/ [adjective]…
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Study reveals ancient carvings dating back 12,000 years

2025年11月4日

rock carving

©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit one ancient place in the world, where would you like to go and why? What animals from today do you think people would carve into rock to show future generations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artwork /AHRT-wurk/ [noun] – a painting, drawing, sculpture, or other piece made by an artist The museum displayed an artwork of a famous king from the 15th century. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person, animal, or plant from the past that modern…
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Foraging revival connects people with nature and tradition

2025年11月3日

foreaging

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one food or ingredient from nature that you would like to try in a new dish? How do you think eating food from nature might feel different from eating food bought in a store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject A computer specialist helped the company fix its network problems. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting or class where people learn and practice a skill The art center offered painting workshops for children during the…
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