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Study reveals complex hand use of early human ancestors through 3D fossil analysis in Africa

2025年5月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person related to you who lived a long time ago My ancestor came to this country 200 years ago. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – The state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to. The complexity of the puzzle made it hard to solve. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful Her help was invaluable during the emergency. nuanced /NOO-ahnst/ [adjective] – made slightly different in a complicated, interesting, and sometimes subtle way His opinion showed a nuanced view of the topic. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to…
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Study reveals complex hand use of early human ancestors through 3D fossil analysis in Africa

2025年5月30日

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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 seen a fossil in a museum or a book before? Do you know how scientists study bones from long ago? 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。 tool /tool/ [noun] – a piece of equipment that is used to do a particular job The hammer is a heavy tool for building things. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Her goal is to learn ten English words today. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual This bird is very rare in our country. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective]…
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Study reveals complex hand use of early human ancestors through 3D fossil analysis in Africa

2025年5月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a fossil in a museum or a book? If so, what kind of fossil was it? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know how scientists study bones from long ago? If so, how do they do it? If not, what do you think they do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants The zoo has many bird species from around the world. method /METH-uhd/…
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Chimpanzees show complex communication through rhythmic drumming

2025年5月28日

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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 think animals can have their own way of “talking” to each other? Do you think you could recognize a friend just by the sound they make? 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。 possibly /POS-uh-blee/ [adverb] – maybe; used to show that something might happen or be true The event will possibly be canceled due to the storm. distance /DIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the amount of space between two points or places The runners trained to run long distances for the marathon. mixed /mikst/ [adjective] – made up of…
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Chimpanzees show complex communication through rhythmic drumming

2025年5月28日

chimpanzee

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rhythmic /RITH-mik/ [adjective] – having a regular pattern of sounds or movements The dancers moved in rhythmic steps to the sound of drums during the festival. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a space or period of time between two points or events The bus arrives at regular intervals of 15 minutes in the morning. predate /PREE-DEYT/ [verb] – to exist or happen before something else This ancient temple predates the founding of the city by several centuries. cognitively /KAAG-nuh-tuhv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to mental processes such as thinking, understanding, or learning The puzzle…
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Chimpanzees show complex communication through rhythmic drumming

2025年5月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sounds in nature do you find interesting or relaxing? Why? If animals could talk, what do you think they would say to humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not changing; regular and continuous The drummer played a steady beat during the school performance. signal /SIG-nl/ [noun] – an action, sound, or sign used to give information or instructions She raised her hand as a signal to ask a question. root /root/ [noun] – the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to…
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Fossil footprints in Australia reveal earliest evidence of land-dwelling reptile-like animal

2025年5月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum with fossils? If so, what did you see there? If not, would you like to go? Why or why not? Do you know what a footprint can tell us about an animal? If so, what do you think it shows? If not, what do you want to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something The teacher estimated the time needed to finish the test. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change,…
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Fossil footprints in Australia reveal earliest evidence of land-dwelling reptile-like animal

2025年5月27日

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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 visited a museum with fossils? Do you want to learn what footprints can tell us? 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。 footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – a mark made by a foot or shoe The child left a footprint on the clean floor. fossil /FOS-uhl / [noun] – part of a plant or animal that lived in the past and is found in rock We saw a fish fossil at the museum. claw /klaw/ [noun ] – a sharp nail on the foot of an animal The…
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