Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave 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 zoo before? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having strong feelings, such as love, hate, or anger She gave an emotional speech at the school event. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from the normal or expected The cat has an unusual black and white face. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing the usual qualities of a person or thing A typical breakfast here is rice and fish….
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

©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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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a zoo before? If so, what animals did you see? If not, would you like to go someday? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? If so, what happened to them? If not, what do you think they need? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction The dog’s quick response saved its owner. delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged This flower has very delicate petals. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb]…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

©AP Photo/Michel Euler 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 experienced very hot weather in your city? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place A big storm will happen tomorrow night. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body. The temperature is 38°C today. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

©AP Photo/Michel Euler Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensification /uhn-ten-suh-fuh-KAY-shn/ [noun] – the fact of becoming greater, more serious, or more extreme The intensification of the storm caused strong winds and heavy rain. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Hot weather is prevalent in this part of the country. quadruple /kwo-DROO-puhl/ [verb] – to become four times as big, or to make something four times as big The company hopes to quadruple its sales by next year through better marketing. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison with something else A disproportionate number…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

©AP Photo/Michel Euler Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced very hot weather in your city? If so, what did you do to stay safe? If not, what would you do? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think is the hottest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – when something stops working or happening in the normal way The storm caused a big disruption in bus service. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tick-borne /TIK-bawrn/ [adjective] – caused or spread by ticks The veterinarian warned about tick-borne diseases that could affect cattle in rural areas. barbed /bahrbd/ [adjective] – having sharp points that curve backward The fishhook had a barbed tip to prevent the fish from escaping once caught. repellent /ri-PEL-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance used to keep insects or animals away Mosquito repellents are often used during outdoor camping trips. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many parts or aspects Solving climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving science, policy, and education. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist…
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