New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls
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 heard a loud animal sound? Have you seen a horse 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。 whinny /WIN-ee/ [noun] – a loud sound made by a horse The farmer heard a whinny from the stable early in the morning. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country The company joined an international meeting online. pass /pas/ [verb] – to move through something Air passes through the small opening in the machine. whistle /WIS-uhl/ [noun] – a high sound made by air moving…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people guess an animal’s feelings without using words? What animal sounds are familiar to you, and how do they make you feel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not normal It was unusual to see snow in the city during spring. conduct /kon-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and carry out an activity The school will conduct a safety drill next week. airflow /AIR-floh/ [noun] – the movement of air Good airflow is important in a small room. tissue /TISH-oo/ [noun] – a…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, understand, or explain The cause of the computer problem remained elusive for several weeks. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact, event, or situation that can be observed Heavy snowfall in early summer was an unusual phenomenon. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company introduced an innovative way to train new workers. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a process or system that causes something to happen The body has a natural mechanism for controlling temperature. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained or adapted to live with humans A…
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McDonald’s reports strong Q4 growth driven by promotions and lower prices
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do discounts influence restaurant choices? Why? Do seasonal promotions affect shopping habits? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – the feeling of trust or belief in something Discounts helped build confidence in the brand. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or less Cold weather may reduce restaurant visits. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase the size or range of something The brand plans to expand its drink menu. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or importance Sales growth…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories
©Cusack Lab via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – having a good understanding of complex ideas The new device uses sophisticated technology to track brain activity. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The experiment produced precise measurements of brain activity. categorization /kat-i-guh-ruh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of placing things into groups The study showed early categorization in young infants. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – gradual development over time The scans showed progression in brain responses by nine months. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and important The research is groundbreaking for infant neuroscience. Article Reading: Please read…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories
©Cusack Lab 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 tried babysitting? Do babies learn about objects early? 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。 clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand or see The picture was clear and easy to see. strong /STRAWNG/ [adjective] – more powerful or effective The baby showed stronger brain activity. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or useful The study is important for doctors. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – protected from danger The babies stayed safe in the scanner. calm /Calm /KAHM// [adjective] – relaxed and not nervous The…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories
©Cusack Lab via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do babies recognize objects early in life? What signs show this? How do scientists study baby brain activity? Why is it difficult? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted as accurate The new method provided reliable results for the study. difference /DIF-er-uhn-siz/ [noun] – ways in which things are not the same The scans showed differences in brain activity. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult but interesting The research was challenging because babies moved often. comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling relaxed…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site
©(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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