Tag Archive: science & technology

Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement

2024年11月22日

Bees

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people use pesticides in farming? Is it possible to not use pesticides in farming? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pesticide /PES-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants, and other unwanted organisms Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from insects. pollination /pol-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which pollen is taken from one plant or part of a plant to another so that new plant seeds can be produced Bees play a crucial role in…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations

2024年11月19日

Pig (2)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of organ transplants? If yes, what types of organs do you think are commonly used? What are some unusual medical research or treatments you have heard of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast or sudden way The technology is developing rapidly, changing the way we live and work. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation The company has implemented new measures to improve safety. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations

2024年11月19日

Pig (2)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. baboon /ba-BOON/ [noun] – a type of large monkey, found in Africa and Asia, with a long, pointed face like a dog and large teeth The researchers observed the behavior of baboons in the wild. cadaver /kuh-DAV-er/ [noun] – dead bodies, especially those of humans used for scientific or medical research. The anatomy students worked with cadavers to learn human anatomy. pathogen /PATH-uh-juhn/ [noun] – any small organism, such as a virus or a bacterium that can cause disease The laboratory is studying new methods to detect harmful pathogens. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – thorough, strict, or…
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Researchers raise ultra-clean pigs for life-saving organ donations

2024年11月19日

Pig (2)

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 of organ transplants? Do you think animals can be used to help humans in medicine? 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 He takes vitamins every day to prevent getting sick. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The hospital has many patients who need immediate care. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place, especially including…
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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when a species’ status is changed from “endangered” to “threatened”? What actions can help endangered species recover? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of becoming successful or normal again after being damaged or weakened The country is working hard on economic recovery after the crisis. status /STEY-tuhs/ [noun] – the official classification given to a species, such as “endangered” or “threatened,” based on its risk of extinction Scientists are working to improve the turtle’s status from “threatened” to…
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Intermediate

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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention; worthy of notice The scientist made a notable discovery that changed the way we understand space. downlist /dounlist/ [verb] – to change the status of a species from a higher risk category to a lower one Conservationists hope to downlist more animals from “endangered” to “threatened.” dwindle /DWIN-dl/ [verb] – to gradually become less or smaller in size, number, or strength The town’s population began to dwindle after the factory closed. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – a problem that delays or prevents progress or…
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The red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted to “threatened” after major recovery efforts

2024年11月16日

BRIX IIMG (17)

©AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, 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。 Does anything change when a species’ status is changed from “endangered” to “threatened”? Can certain actions help endangered species recover? 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。 forest /fawr-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered with trees The forest is home to many wild animals. threatened /THREH-tnd/ [adjective] – in danger of becoming extinct Some animals are now listed as threatened species. cluster /KLUHS-ter / [noun] – a group of similar things gathered together A cluster of stars shone brightly in the sky….
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