Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. horticultural /hor-tuh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the science or practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants The city opened a new center offering horticultural training for urban farming. perennial /puh-REN-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – a plant that lives for more than two years and produces flowers or fruit every year Lavender is a perennial herb that returns each spring with fragrant blooms. dormant /DAWR-muhnt/ [adjective] – not active or growing but able to become active later The seeds stayed dormant through the winter until warmer temperatures arrived. manure /muh-NOOR/ [noun] – animal waste used to fertilize…
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners
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。 Would you like to eat something you planted yourself? Have you seen or eaten asparagus before? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to identify or acknowledge something as being a certain way The teacher was recognized for her innovative teaching methods. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something This recipe requires two cups of flour and three eggs. crown /kroun/ [noun] – the part of a plant (especially root crops) from which new growth starts Gardeners planted strawberry crowns in early spring. aged /EY-jid/ [adjective]…
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think gardening is easy or hard? Why? What kind of plants or vegetables would you like to grow at home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the process of gathering crops The rice harvest in the village takes place every October. shoot /shoot/ [noun] – new growth from a plant, usually a stem or sprout Bamboo shoots grow very quickly during the rainy season. speed up /SPEED-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to make something happen faster Drinking warm tea sometimes speeds up recovery from a…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior
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 had a pet? Do you think animals can show their feelings? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do She asked for career advice before choosing her college major. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something His interest in photography started when he got his first camera. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand or do The teacher used simple words to explain the lesson. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] –…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause someone to do something Her teacher’s question prompted her to think more deeply about the story. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to explain the meaning of something The guide helped interpret the signs found in the ancient temple. dispel /dih-SPEL/ [verb] – to remove or make a belief or feeling go away The teacher helped dispel the students’ fears before the test. aesthetically /es-THET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is visually pleasing or beautiful The room was aesthetically arranged with simple, clean colors. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – playful, light, or…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were an animal trainer, what kind of animal would you want to work with? Why? What kind of emotions do you think animals can feel? Can you give an example? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landlord /LAND-lawrd/ [noun] – a person who owns and rents out property to others The landlord fixed the broken sink in the apartment. misunderstanding /mis-uhn-der-STAN-ding/ [noun] – a situation where people do not understand each other correctly A small misunderstanding caused an argument between two friends. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – a person who…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior
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Snails offer hope amid Tunisia’s economic struggles
©(AP Photo/Ons Abid) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the support, interest, or popularity something gains over time The idea of growing vegetables on rooftops has started to gain traction in many urban communities. delicacy /DEL-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – a rare or expensive food item that is considered highly desirable Truffles are a highly prized delicacy in many parts of Europe. persistently /per-SIS-tent-ly/ [adverb] – in a continuous and determined way, often for a long time The region has been experiencing persistently dry weather, leading to water shortages. magnesium /mag-NEE-zee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral that is important for the…
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Snails offer hope amid Tunisia’s economic struggles
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