Global aquaculture surpasses wild fisheries in historic production shift, reports UN
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Global aquaculture surpasses wild fisheries in historic production shift, reports UN
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does knowing where the seafood you eat comes from affect your choices as a consumer? What do you think are some potential benefits of choosing locally sourced seafood over imported varieties? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific section or department within an organization, focused on a particular area of work or activity The marketing division is responsible for developing the company’s advertising strategies and promotional campaigns. slightly /SLITE-lee/ [adverb] – a little The temperature slightly reduced after the sun set, bringing a bit of…
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Global aquaculture surpasses wild fisheries in historic production shift, reports UN
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 enjoy eating seafood? Have you ever considered where the seafood you eat comes from? 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。 wild /wahyld/ [noun] – natural, uncultivated regions or conditions, especially as the habitat of wild animals The explorer ventured deep into the wild, hoping to encounter rare species of animals. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or quantity; to develop or expand The small plant will grow into a large tree in a few years. go up /goh uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to increase or…
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome
©Jaume Pellicer/Handout via REUTERS 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 or known about the term “genome”? Do you believe there is a relationship between an organism’s genetic material and its physical environment? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous owner of the house had renovated the kitchen. height /hahyt/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom of something The height of the skyscraper is impressive, reaching over 1,000 feet. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the…
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Orangutans exhibit self-medication using plants in Indonesian jungle, groundbreaking study reveals
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and different, and introducing or using new ideas or methods The scientists made a groundbreaking discovery in their research on renewable energy. shed light on /shed lahyt on/ [phrasal verb] – to make something easier to understand by providing new or clearer information The documentary shed light on the lives of people living in remote areas. interconnectedness /in-ter-kuh-NEK-tid-nis/ [noun] – the state of being connected with each other in a complex way The interconnectedness of ecosystems highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of needing…
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Orangutans exhibit self-medication using plants in Indonesian jungle, groundbreaking study reveals
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about orangutans and where they live? Can you think of any benefits to humans from studying orangutans? If not, why might scientists be interested in their behavior? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. squeeze /skweez/ [verb] – to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it She squeezed the orange to get fresh juice for breakfast. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others The dog’s…
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome
©Jaume Pellicer/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a genome is and why might it be important for an organism? What do you understand about the relationship between an organism’s genetic material and its physical environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astonishing /uh-STON-i-shing/ [adjective] – very surprising or amazing The sudden transformation of the caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly is truly astonishing. cell /sel/ [noun] – the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal Scientists study the cells of various plants to better understand their functions and genetic makeup….
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Orangutans exhibit self-medication using plants in Indonesian jungle, groundbreaking study reveals
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 know something about orangutans? Can studying orangutans benefit humans? 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。 heal /heel/ [verb] – to become healthy again; to make someone or something healthy again After taking medicine, her wound started to heal quickly. bandage /BAN-dij/ [noun] – a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound She wrapped the bandage tightly around her sprained ankle. common /KOM-uhn / [adjective] – happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places Birds are common visitors to our garden. history /HIS-tuh-ree/…
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome
©Jaume Pellicer/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genome /JEE-nohm/ [noun] – the complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing The study aimed to analyze the genome of the newly discovered species to understand its evolutionary history. inability /in-uh-BIL-i-tee / [noun] – lack of ability to do something The company’s inability to adapt to new technologies resulted in a loss of competitive edge. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the biological process through which an organism produces new individuals or offspring Reproduction is essential for the continuation of species and the preservation of genetic diversity….
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