Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

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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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Snails offer hope amid Tunisia’s economic struggles

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©(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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©(AP Photo/Ons Abid) 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 tried an unusual food? Have you ever seen snails in your garden or neighborhood? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think of something in a particular way Sushi is considered a luxury in many parts of the world. unemployment /uhn-em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the state of not having a job Unemployment among recent graduates in Italy is rising. youth /yooth/ [noun] – young people Youth in Korea are increasingly interested in technology jobs. iron /AHY-ern/ [noun] – a mineral…
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Snails offer hope amid Tunisia’s economic struggles

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©(AP Photo/Ons Abid) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like in a small village where jobs are hard to find? Do you think it’s important to choose foods that help the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and quickly The price of rice increased sharply after the storm damaged many farms. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rise in prices that makes money worth less Inflation made it hard for people to buy clothes during the winter. dinar /dih-NAHR/ [noun] – the…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

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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。 Do you know about Asian elephants? Are elephants are considered endangered? 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。 conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize or perform a particular activity The teacher will conduct the experiment tomorrow. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – the detailed study of a subject to discover new facts or information The student is doing research for the project. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist The survival of the species depends on protection. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance to something…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Asian elephants? Why do you think elephants are considered endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The report gave me an interesting insight into the problem. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals living in a specific area The population of elephants in the park is growing. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something getting worse or being damaged Air pollution leads to the degradation of the environment. foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the basic…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relating to genes or heredity The study showed that genetic diversity is important for species survival. viability /BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to live, grow, or develop The viability of the elephant population depends on habitat preservation. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types or elements The forest has a great diversity of plants and animals. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct The Asian elephant is an endangered species in Cambodia. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in something There has been a…
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