Smallest reptile in the world discovered in Madagascar
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Smallest reptile in the world discovered in Madagascar
© via bbc.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized journey for a particular purpose The Thai expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next week. feed on /FEED ohn/ [phrasal verb] – to eat something The beef cattle feed on grass and soya meal. violate /VAHY-uh-leyt/ [verb] – to break or act against something such as a law, agreement, or principle These clothes violate her sense of good taste. miniaturize /MIN-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz/ [verb] – to make a very small version of something, especially using modern technology New technology continues to miniaturize computer components. be subject to sth /be…
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Smallest reptile in the world discovered in Madagascar
© via bbc.com 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 watching animal shows or documentaries? Do you often visit zoos? 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。 reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – any of various animals whose blood temperature changes with the outside temperature and whose bodies are covered by scales or plates (= hard material) Snakes are reptiles. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to be a particular size The board measures 30 inches diagonally. length /length/ [noun] – the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side The pole is 10…
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Smallest reptile in the world discovered in Madagascar
© via bbc.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you have visited a zoo? Would you like to keep an exotic pet? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group Diet varies between different countries in the world. spectacular /spek-TAK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – especially great The company had a spectacular success with the product. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The people in this area live in extreme poverty….
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Smart dog collar translates dogs’ barks into emotions
© Petpuls Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many dog breeds can you name? What was your first pet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started From a small start-up, it now became one of the leading companies in the industry. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before Smith has the greatest name recognition out of all the candidates. acts as sth /act as…
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Smart dog collar translates dogs’ barks into emotions
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Smart dog collar translates dogs’ barks into emotions
© Petpuls Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way Can you decipher the writing on the prescription? notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something Has everyone in the team been notified of the decision? power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Trucks are usually powered by diesel engines. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it This device…
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Smart dog collar translates dogs’ barks into emotions
© Petpuls 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 have a pet? Are you a dog or a cat person? 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。 collar /KOL-er/ [noun] – a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat Sheila bought her dog a bright blue collar with a name tag in the middle. bark /bahrk/ [noun] – the loud, rough noise that a dog and some other animals make Can you recognize your dog’s bark? alert /uh-LURT/ [verb] –…
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World’s oldest known cave painting discovered in Indonesia
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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey
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 use headphones when listening to music or watching a movie? What brand of headphones do you use? 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。 extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange He told the extraordinary story of his life. almost /AWL-mohst/ [adverb] – nearly The place was almost entirely destroyed during the war. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The value of the painting has been put at $1 million. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and…
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