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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

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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 seen or heard about the baobab tree? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The recent rainfall has helped revive the dry crops in the fields. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult She managed to finish the project on time despite the tight deadline. seed /seed/ [noun] – a small, usually hard part of a plant from…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

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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 enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians for centuries. dispersal /dih-SPUR-suhl/ [noun] – the act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area The dispersal of seeds by the wind ensures that the plant species can thrive in new locations. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – the direct descent or ancestry of a group of organisms, including their evolutionary history and genetic relationships Researchers studied the lineage of the endangered species to better understand its evolutionary adaptations. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you believe are the benefits of trees to the environment and to humans? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? If so, what was your experience like? If not, would you be interested in getting involved in such activities in the future? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or originate Fossils indicate that the earliest mammals emerged on Earth in the Triassic period, evolving from reptile-like ancestors. seed pod /seed pod/ [noun] – a long, narrow part…
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Orangutan treats wound with medicinal plant, captures scientific interest

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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 seen an orangutan in person? Do you think humans and animals have similar problem-solving abilities? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast array of wildlife and plants. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – special qualities or characteristics of something The soap has moisturizing properties that keep the skin soft and smooth. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book,…
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Orangutan treats wound with medicinal plant, captures scientific interest

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about orangutans? Where do they live, and what are some of their distinctive characteristics? How do you think humans and animals might be similar or different when it comes to problem-solving abilities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wound /woond/ [noun] – a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon He received a deep wound on his arm during the accident. chew /choo/ [verb] – to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the…
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Orangutan treats wound with medicinal plant, captures scientific interest

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way The students utilized various online resources to enhance their understanding of the subject. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to display or make evident The science fair showcased students’ innovative projects, revealing their understanding of complex concepts. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to plants or the study of plants She pursued a degree in botanical sciences to deepen her knowledge of medicinal plants. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes The researchers studied cognitive development in toddlers through various play-based activities….
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NotCo launches an AI-designed turtle soup alternative

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er / [noun] – an effort or attempt to do something The team’s collective endeavor to solve the complex puzzle yielded impressive results. quintillion /kwin-TIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a very large number, specifically 1 followed by 18 zeros in the American system The scientist estimated that there were approximately a quintillion stars in the observable universe, demonstrating the immense scale of our cosmos. mimic /MIM-ik/ [verb] – to imitate or copy its appearance, behavior, or characteristics, usually in an attempt to resemble it closely The parrot was able to mimic the sound of the doorbell, often…
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