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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to discover something that has been buried in the ground Archaeologists unearthed ancient tools during the excavation. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely closed so that no air can enter or escape The container was hermetically sealed to protect the contents. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by humans in the past, especially those of historical or cultural interest The museum displayed artifacts from an early civilization. repurpose /ree-PUR-puhs/ [verb] – to use something for a different purpose from the…
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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of objects do archaeologists usually find in ancient tombs? Why do historians study burial sites from ancient civilizations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sarcophagus /sahr-KOF-uh-guhs/ [noun] – a stone coffin used in ancient times The museum displayed a large sarcophagus from the Roman period. excavation /ek-skuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of digging in the ground to discover objects from the past The excavation lasted several months. skeleton /SKEL-i-tuhn/ [noun] – the structure of bones in a human or animal body Scientists…
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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum 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。 Do people sometimes find old objects under the ground? Do museums show objects from ancient times? 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。 coffin /KAW-fin/ [noun] – a long box used to bury a dead person The coffin was placed carefully in the ground. coin /koin/ [noun] – a small round piece of metal used as money The museum showed an old Roman coin. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention so that mistakes or damage do not happen The scientist was careful when…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

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©(OpenAI via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – at the same time Two students started the presentation simultaneously during the class competition. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being correct or exact The teacher checked the accuracy of the answers on the math test. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The team had sufficient time to finish the project before the deadline. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted or believed The journalist gained credibility by reporting facts carefully. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of judging the value or quality…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

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©(OpenAI 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。 Do you sometimes search online when you have a health question? Do you think technology can help people understand health information? 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。 chatbot /CHAT-bot/ [noun] – a computer program that can talk with people and answer questions The company created a chatbot to answer customer questions about products. application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a computer program designed to perform a specific task The student downloaded an application to practice learning English every day. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form or type…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

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©(OpenAI via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about using technology to help people understand health information? What devices can help people check their health every day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be worn on the body The company released a wearable device that tracks daily exercise. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand because something has many parts The instructions looked complex, so the students asked the teacher for help. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to explain the meaning of something The guide helped visitors…
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First giant panda cub born in Indonesia shows healthy early development at safari park in West Java

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©Taman Safari Indonesia via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something such as an idea or quality The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Community resilience helped the town recover after the storm. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something The organization showed commitment to protecting wildlife. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings Conservation programs help protect…
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First giant panda cub born in Indonesia shows healthy early development at safari park in West Java

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©Taman Safari Indonesia 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。 Do you like pandas? Have you seen a baby animal 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。 baby /BEY-bee/ [noun] – a very young child or animal The baby animal stayed close to its mother. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of the body and how well it works Good food helps animals stay in good health. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or become bigger Young animals grow quickly in the first months. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or…
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