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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – a plan or action intended to improve something or solve a problem The school started an initiative to support new learners. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize something important Teachers highlight main ideas in lessons. reinforce /ree-in-FORS/ [verb] – to make an idea or feeling stronger Clear rules reinforce safe behavior. collective /kuh-LEK-tiv/ [adjective] – done by people acting together The team reached a collective decision. widespread /wahyd-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places The event received widespread support. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, File 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 celebrate special events in your city? Do people in your area do activities to help others? 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。 community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people who live in the same place The community worked together to clean the road. support /verb/ [suh-PORT] – to help someone Friends support each other in school. motivate /verb/ [MOH-tuh-veyt] – to make someone want to do something Good words can motivate a friend. tradition /noun/ [truh-DISH-uhn] – a belief or custom people follow Eating…
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What events in your community encourage people to help others? What traditions related to gratitude exist in your culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – a lasting effect or emotional impact The festival created emotional resonance for many families. propensity /proh-PEN-suh-tee/ [noun] – a natural tendency to behave in a particular way Many groups show a propensity to help during crises. salient /al-troo-IS-tik/ [adjective] – showing concern for helping others Volunteers often act for altruistic reasons. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – two or more…
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Scientists detect possible lightning on Mars

Perseverance Mars rover

©(NASA via AP, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – an event or fact that can be observed, especially one that is unusual or difficult to understand Scientists studied the strange phenomenon of glowing waves appearing along the coastline. buildup /BILD-uhp/ [noun] – a gradual increase or collection of something over time A buildup of dust inside the computer made it run slowly. burst /burst/ [noun] – a short and sudden increase of activity, sound, or energy The fireworks released bright bursts of color across the night sky. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – showing great attention to detail; very…
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Scientists detect possible lightning on Mars

Perseverance Mars rover

©(NASA via AP, file) 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 enjoy learning about space or planets? Would you like to listen to sounds recorded on another planet? 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。 sign /sahyn/ [noun] – an indication that something may be true or happening Doctors found signs of improvement in the patient’s condition. microphone /MAHY-kruh-fohn/ [noun] – a device used to record or amplify sound The reporter used a microphone to record the interview. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, or another disturbance Heavy storms…
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Scientists detect possible lightning on Mars

Perseverance Mars rover

©(NASA via AP, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you imagine the weather on another planet? What kind of natural sounds around you do you find the most interesting or surprising? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discharge /dis-CHAHRJ/ [noun] – the release of electricity, energy, or another substance Scientists observed weak discharges of energy near the volcano’s opening. crackling /KRAK-ling/ [adjective] – a series of small, sharp sounds We heard a faint crackling from the old radio during the storm. mast /mast/ [noun] – a tall pole on a vehicle…
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Researchers launch revelatory trials to mitigate long-term damage from Autoimmune Encephalitis

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arcane /ahr-KEYN/ [adjective] – mysterious and difficult to understand The old map had many arcane symbols that explorers tried to understand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Doctors tried to mitigate the pain with a new type of medicine. revelatory /ri-VEL-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – showing something that was not known before The report was revelatory, giving surprising facts about the environment. consolidate /kuhn-SOL-i-deyt/ [verb] – to bring things together so they become stronger or easier to manage The company plans to consolidate its offices into one building. discerning /dih-SUR-ning/ [adjective] –…
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Researchers launch revelatory trials to mitigate long-term damage from Autoimmune Encephalitis

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What serious illnesses have been discussed in the news recently? If something was discussed, what made it important? If nothing comes to mind, what kind of health news do you usually notice? What conditions do you know that affect the brain or memory? If you know one, what symptoms are usually seen? If not, what symptom do you think would be difficult to notice? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement; beneficial The new study had a salutary effect on the team’s safety plan. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/…
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