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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes a volcano to erupt? How might the eruption of a volcano affect nearby areas? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being intense, or the degree to which something is strong or severe The storm’s intensity made it hard to see outside. Richter scale /RIK-tr-SKAYL/ [noun] – a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes The earthquake was measured on the Richter scale as a 6.5. seismic activity /SAHYZ-mik ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – the occurrence and movement of events related to the…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refering to the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the activity of flying aircraft or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

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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。 Are volcanoes dangerous to people living nearby? Can scientists predict when a volcano will erupt? 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。 ash cloud /ash kloud / [noun phrase] – a cloud of ash created by volcanic eruptions, which can spread over large areas The ash cloud covered the city for days. kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun ] – a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters The park is five kilometers from my house. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen They had to cancel the…
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Stonehenge’s altar stone traveled over 460 miles from Scotland, reveals new research

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some famous ancient monuments or structures in your country? What makes those ancient monuments or structures famous? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. puzzle /PUHZ-uhl/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something The complicated instructions on the new device puzzled him. elsewhere /ELS-hwair/ [adverb] – in or to another place or location I couldn’t find the book here, so I’ll look elsewhere. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away Despite their distant locations, the two companies managed to collaborate effectively. sophisticated…
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Stonehenge’s altar stone traveled over 460 miles from Scotland, reveals new research

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The disappearance of the ancient city remains an enigmatic puzzle for historians. geological /jee-uh-LO-juh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the study of the earth’s physical structure and substance The geological survey revealed new information about the region’s mineral deposits. excavation /eks-kuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of digging up or uncovering artifacts or structures from the ground The team conducted excavations at the ancient site to uncover buried artifacts. sedimentary /sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to sedimentary rock, which is formed by the accumulation and compression of mineral and…
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Stonehenge’s altar stone traveled over 460 miles from Scotland, reveals new research

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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 heard of or seen Stonehenge? Can you name one famous ancient monument or structure in your country? 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。 mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mystery. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author published her first novel last year. dig /dig/…
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South American lungfish holds record for largest genome among all animals

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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 heard of or seen a lungfish? Are you interested in learning about genetics? 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。 according to /uh-KAWR-ding too/ [preposition] – as stated or reported by someone or something According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow. section /SEK-shuhn/ [noun] – one of the parts that something is divided into We visited different sections of the museum. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to direct, manage, or regulate the behavior or operation of something She tried to control her excitement during the speech. breathe…
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