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Guide to yoga styles finds the best fit for beginners

2025年2月1日

Yoga

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do when you want to feel more focused or less stressed? What are some ways people can take care of their bodies and minds at the same time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meditation /med-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the practice of focusing the mind on a specific thought, activity, or object for relaxation or clarity The doctor suggested meditation to help reduce her stress from work. ideal /ahy-DEE-uhl/ [adjective] – perfect or most suitable for a specific purpose or situation The small classroom is ideal for one-on-one…
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Cynthia Erivo honored as 2025 Woman of the Year by Hasty Pudding Theatricals

2025年1月31日

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©Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think creative works, like movies or music, can impact people’s lives or emotions? Why should achievements be recognized? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exemplary /ig-ZEM-pluh-ree/ [adjective] – very good and suitable to be copied or admired Her exemplary work in the project inspired the entire team. portrayal /pawr-TREY-uhl/ [noun] – the way someone or something is represented in a book, film, or play His portrayal of the king in the play was unforgettable. artistic /ahr-TIS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to art or artists She displayed her…
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Rare meteorite strike captured on Canadian doorbell camera

2025年1月30日

Meteor

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people are curious about objects that come from space? What do you think it would be like to hold a piece of a rock that came from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The mountain’s peak was visible through the mist after the fog cleared. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the action of one object hitting another The car crash caused a noticeable impact on the vehicle’s front side. interstellar /in-ter-STEL-er/ [adjective] – occurring or existing between stars The…
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

2025年1月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think happens to plants and trees when the weather gets very cold? What do you think animals or plants do to survive in very cold weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The region experienced an unprecedented amount of snowfall this year. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of changing to suit different conditions Animals living in the Arctic show special adaptations for the cold. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm The zoo…
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Lost Lake field trip highlights accessibility challenges and innovations in STEM research

2025年1月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think it’s important for everyone to have the chance to do scientific research? Why do you think accessibility is important in scientific research? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents or blocks movement, access, or progress The tall wall was a barrier that blocked the path. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen or develop The campaign promotes healthy eating among children. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly, often with examples, pictures, or demonstrations The teacher…
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Brazilian woman seeks recognition as world’s oldest person

2025年1月27日

Oldest

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could live to be very old, what would you want to do with all that time? Imagine meeting someone who is over 100 years old. What questions would you want to ask them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. claim /kleym/ [noun] – an assertion of something as a fact, typically without proof or evidence The author’s claim of having written the best-selling novel was later verified by official sales records. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the state of being away or not present The absence of clear directions led…
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Disneyland Paris launches €2 billion expansion with cutting-edge shows and themed lands

2025年1月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about theme parks and the attractions they offer? Why do you think people of all ages enjoy visiting theme parks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a strong desire to achieve something significant or requiring a lot of effort and determination The ambitious plan included building the tallest roller coaster in the city. synchronized /SING-kruh- nized/ [adjective] – happening at the same time or working together in harmony The synchronized fountains moved perfectly to the music. original /uh-RIJ-uh-nl/ [adjective] – new and…
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New treatment lowers blood pressure for difficult cases

2025年1月25日

BP

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a new treatment for a health issue, what kind of problem would you focus on solving? What do you think doctors should consider when deciding if a treatment is right for someone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypertension /hahy-per-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently higher than normal The doctor explained that hypertension could lead to severe complications if left untreated. stroke /strohk/ [noun] – a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the…
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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

2025年1月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit a place full of interesting animals, what kind of animals would you like to see? Why? What do you think birds do during the winter? Where do you imagine they go? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place of safety or protection, often for people or animals The national park became a sanctuary for endangered tigers, offering them a secure environment to thrive. shallow /SHAL-oh/ [adjective] – having little depth; not deep The children played in the shallow end of the pool,…
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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges

2025年1月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes a population to decrease in a country? How might fewer young people and more elderly people affect a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully or notice something, especially to learn about it Scientists observe animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior. prioritization /prahy-OR-uh-tuh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of deciding which tasks or goals are most important Time management requires proper prioritization of tasks. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something, often…
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