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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If animals came close to your home, how would you try to keep them away without hurting them? What sounds do you think might scare animals away? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. loudspeaker /LOUD-spee-ker/ [noun] – a device that makes sounds louder so many people can hear them The school installed a loudspeaker to announce emergency messages. reintroduction /ree-in-truh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of bringing back a species, law, or idea that was gone before The reintroduction of pandas into the forest helped increase their population. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

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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。 Have you ever been near a farm with animals like cows, sheep, or goats? Have you ever seen news or stories about wolves or other 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – the line that separates two areas, countries, or regions The town is close to the border between France and Spain. noise /noiz/ [noun] – loud or unpleasant sound The children could not sleep because of the traffic noise outside. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – cows and bulls kept on a farm for milk…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way

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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory 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 looked at the stars at night? Do you think stars are mysterious? 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。 surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the lake was calm and clear. explanation /ek-spluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the details or reasons given to make something clear The guide gave an easy explanation of the map. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something for the first time The discovery of old coins made…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way

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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could name a new star, what name would you give it? How would you feel if you could see a star explode in the sky? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. credible /KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted or believed The teacher gave a credible explanation of the strange event. established /ih-STAB-lisht/ [adjective] – accepted or respected because it has existed for a long time English is an established global language used in many countries. insightful /in-SAHYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing a…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way

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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epochal /EP-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important, because it is likely to have a great influence on the future The discovery of penicillin was an epochal change in medicine. lucid /LOO-sid/ [adjective] – clearly expressed and easy to understand The teacher gave a lucid explanation of the math problem. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with Deciding which job offer to take is a real conundrum. seminal /SEM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – strongly influencing later developments Her seminal research changed the way scientists study climate change. monumental…
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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

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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 like hot weather, or do you prefer cool weather? Would you enjoy working on a farm, or would you rather live in the city? 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。 uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective] – not clearly known or decided The bus time is uncertain because the road is closed. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect The medicine caused an adverse effect on his health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, importance, or value The company made a substantial profit this year. persistent…
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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of weather do you like the most? Why? If you could grow your own food, what would you like to plant? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contradictory /kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – if two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different His story was contradictory to the facts in the report. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place The smell of food was pervasive in the small kitchen. onerous /ON-er-uhs/ [adjective] – difficult to do or…
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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very powerful or difficult, causing fear or respect The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or prevent Climate change is an ineluctable challenge for modern farmers. capricious /kuh-PRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – changing mood or behavior suddenly and without reason The teacher was kind but sometimes capricious in grading papers. judicious /joo-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – showing good judgment Parents should be judicious when choosing food for children. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous or uncertain position He stood on a precarious ladder to fix…
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