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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

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©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people keep old objects? What kind of tools do you use every day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies people from the past by looking at old objects The archaeologist reported a new discovery at the desert site. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – very old and from a long time ago The city is famous for its ancient buildings. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by people in the past The museum displayed…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

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©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. poplar /POP-ler/ [noun] – a type of tall tree with light, soft wood The park planted a poplar near the river because it grows well in wet soil. decay /dih-KEY/ [verb] – to slowly break down or rot over time Food can decay quickly if it is left outside in warm weather. geological /jee-uh-LAH-jih-kul/ [adjective] – related to the structure and history of the Earth A geological survey was done before building the bridge. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – very important and necessary as part of something Communication is an integral…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

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©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis 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 used a tool made of wood? Have you ever seen something very old in real life? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood The cabin has a wooden door and small windows. lake /leyk/ [noun] – a large area of water surrounded by land The children played near a lake during their school trip. shape /sheyp/ [verb] – to form or make something into a particular form The artist used clay to shape a…
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Study suggests apes possess the ability to imagine

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine when you think about apes? Do you think imagination is only for stories and games, or can it be useful in real life? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. captive /KAP-tiv/ [adjective] – kept under control and not free to leave The captive animal stayed in a protected area for medical care. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show or point out something clearly Signs on the road indicate the correct direction. pour /pawr/ [verb] – to cause a liquid to flow from one container to another…
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Study suggests apes possess the ability to imagine

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primate /PRAHY-meyt/ [noun] – a mammal with a highly developed brain, such as a monkey or ape Scientists study the primate to better understand animal behavior. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – existing from birth, not learned or taught The child showed an innate ability to solve puzzles quickly. pretense /pri-TENS/ [noun] – an act of pretending that something is true when it is not He spoke with confidence, but it was a pretense to cover his fear. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all important parts or details Students must complete a comprehensive exam at the end of…
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Study suggests apes possess the ability to imagine

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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 like using imagination in games or stories? Do you think learning about animals can help people understand thinking better? 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。 stick /stik/ [noun] – a thin piece of wood The child used a stick to draw lines in the sand. invisible /in-VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable to be seen The gas is invisible, so special tools are needed to detect it. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a way in which two things are not the same There is a clear difference between morning and…
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James Webb Telescope Map reveals unprecedented dark matter structure across billions of years

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©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do telescopes help scientists study? What examples can be given? Why do scientists explore space? What benefits can be mentioned? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better New data helped improve space research results. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or serious The project is a major step in astronomy. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions to achieve something The process involves studying light patterns. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully Scientists observe galaxies using telescopes. measure…
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James Webb Telescope Map reveals unprecedented dark matter structure across billions of years

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©NASA 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 already seen a space telescope? Do people enjoy learning about space? 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。 learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge or skill Students learn about planets in school. large /LAHRJ/ [adjective] – big in size The telescope took large space photos. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something Scientists use a method to study stars. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about something carefully Experts study space every day. help /HELP/ [verb] – to make something easier New…
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