The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy it Scientists worked to eradicate the disease from the village. reemergence /ree-i-MUR-jns/ [noun] – the process of appearing again after being hidden or forgotten The reemergence of the disease worried the health officials. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very serious damage The fire had a catastrophic effect on the small town. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone to create or achieve something Good collaboration between the teams helped finish the job…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of insects that harm farm animals? If so, what do they do? If not, what do you think they might do? Have you learned about how science helps stop harmful insects? If so, what methods do you know? If not, what methods do you think could help? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something dirty or harmful by adding something dangerous or unwanted The water had contamination, so people could not drink it. efficient…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
©USDA Agricultural Research Service 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 insects that harm farm animals been heard of before? Have scientific methods been used to stop harmful insects? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wash hands to prevent getting sick. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry or fear He has a serious cut on his arm. method /MRTH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something This is a new method to clean clothes….
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people would travel if they could not use maps or GPS? Do you think small creatures like insects can teach us big lessons? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. life cycle /lahyf SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – the stages an animal or plant goes through from birth to death The butterfly’s life cycle includes the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult stages. long-distance /LAWNG-DIS-tuhns/ [adjective] – covering a large area or going far away Many birds take long-distance flights during winter to…
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active at night The owl is a nocturnal bird that hunts for food in the dark. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to produce babies or young Frogs return to the pond every spring to reproduce. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal without a backbone A jellyfish is a type of invertebrate found in the ocean. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – related to the sky or outer space The telescope helps us see celestial objects like planets and stars. randomly /RAN-duhm-lee/ [adverb] – without a plan, order, or pattern The books…
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Australian moths use stars to navigate long distances, study finds
©(Ajay Narendra 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 think insects are interesting? Have you seen an insect flying at night? 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。 star /stahr/ [noun] – a very large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from the earth as a point of light in the sky at night At night, many stars can be seen above the desert. travel /TRAV-uhl/ [verb] – to go from one place to another Sea turtles use the ocean currents to travel across thousands of kilometers. cave /keyv/…
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Study finds 22% drop in emperor penguin populations linked to sea ice loss
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Study finds 22% drop in emperor penguin populations linked to sea ice loss
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live in a very cold place like Antarctica? How do you think animals stay safe or warm in the snow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in number, amount, or quality There was a sharp decline in student attendance during the rainy season. breed /breed/ [verb] – to produce young animals or offspring Many birds breed in the spring when the weather is warmer. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess about the size,…
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