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Spiral pattern in Oort Cloud discovered through planetarium project

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©American Museum of Natural History via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something The new school program became a paradigm for future education reforms. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way that is able to do complex tasks The robot uses a sophisticated system to clean the house. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – deserving attention because it is interesting, important, or unusual The athlete’s performance was especially noteworthy during the final match. indication /in-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sign that something exists, is…
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Spiral pattern in Oort Cloud discovered through planetarium project

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©American Museum of Natural History via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been to a planetarium? If so, what did you enjoy most about it? If not, would you like to go? Why or why not? Do you know what people can see in a planetarium? If so, what have you learned from it? If not, what do you think you might learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists or happens, especially something unusual or interesting A rainbow is a natural phenomenon that appears after rain….
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Spiral pattern in Oort Cloud discovered through planetarium project

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©American Museum of Natural History 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 visited a planetarium? Do you know what people can see in a planetarium? 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。 remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The cake had a remarkable taste everyone loved. interpretation /in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an explanation or opinion of what something means My interpretation of the story was very different. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit…
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Dehorning leads to significant drop in rhino poaching, study finds

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. horn /hawrn/ [noun] – a hard, pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as rhinos, goats, or cows The museum displayed ancient tools made from buffalo horns. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – related to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem Biodiversity experts gathered at the conference to discuss ways to protect endangered species. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something that encourages a person to do something or work harder The company offered a bonus as an incentive for employees to meet their sales targets. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – a person who publicly…
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Dehorning leads to significant drop in rhino poaching, study finds

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a safe place for animals, what would it look like? What do you think animals need to live a safe and happy life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – not allowed by law The store was closed for selling illegal products. long-term /LAWNG-turm/ [adjective] – continuing or lasting for a long period of time Saving money is a long-term goal for many families. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and kills animals illegally The rangers arrested several poachers in the national park….
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Dehorning leads to significant drop in rhino poaching, study finds

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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 believe people should stop using animal parts for traditional medicine? Do you think humans have the right to make big decisions for 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。 show /shoh/ [verb] – to make something clear or visible; to prove or explain something A report shows that regular sleep improves student performance. park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large area of land kept in its natural state for the public to enjoy or for animals to live in We went hiking in the national park last…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen pictures of a glacier? If so, what did it look like? If not, where can you see one? Do you know what happens when a lot of ice melts quickly? If so, what do you think causes it? If not, what do you think might happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serious /SEE-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry The road is closed because of a serious car crash. immediate /ih-MEE-dee-it/ [adjective] – happening or done without waiting The…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing a lot of destruction, suffering, or damage example sentence: The storm caused catastrophic damage to the village and left many people homeless. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz / [verb] – to prepare or organize people or resources for action The government mobilized rescue teams after the earthquake hit the area. dramatic /druh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement There was a dramatic change in the weather after the storm arrived. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something happen sooner or faster Rising…
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