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

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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever visited a museum? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something The museum tour was very informative for the students. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something The guide gave a detailed plan…
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

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

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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flourishing /FLUR-i-shing/ [adjective] – growing or developing successfully The art festival is flourishing with new talents from many countries. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters The film had a profound effect on how people think about their families. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand The lecture on ancient art was illuminating and full of interesting facts. continuity /kon-tn-OO-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact of something continuing for a long period of time without being changed or…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

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©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of a bear? How do you think animals get ready for the cold winter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include something or someone as an important part of an event, show, or activity The exhibition featured paintings by both local and international artists. cub /kuhb/ [noun] – the young of certain animals such as bears, lions, or tigers The lion cub played near its mother in the tall grass. bye /bahy/ [noun]…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

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©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to present or display something in a way that attracts attention The art festival was organized to showcase the creativity of young painters. resiliency /ruh-ZI-lee-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges Farmers demonstrated resiliency when they adapted to sudden changes in weather. maternal /muh-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – related to a mother or motherly behavior The bird displayed maternal instincts by protecting its chicks from danger. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being stronger, more powerful, or more important than…
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Alaska’s Katmai National Park hosts 2025 Fat Bear Week

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©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever voted in a contest before? Do you like learning about wild animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 contest /KON-test/ [noun] – a competition in which people or animals try to win The school held a spelling contest to find the best student speller. vote /voht/ [verb] – to make a choice in an election or contest by marking a ballot or giving a decision Students voted for the class president during the meeting. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever eaten a very large meal made for many people? Have you ever joined a community event where food was shared? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the spelling contest was her proud achievement. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very useful The old ring is very valuable. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something The town had a big celebration…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten a very large meal made for many people? If so, what food was it? If not, what food would you like to try? Have you ever joined a community event where food was shared? If so, what was the event? If not, what event would you like to join? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun ] – the act of praising or noticing someone or something for their work or achievements She received recognition for her painting at the school event….
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