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New fossil discovery sheds light on pre-dinosaur predators in Brazil

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©Rodrigo Temp Muller/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo 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 a crocodile in person? Are you interested in studying prehistoric life? 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。 ago /uh-GOH/ [adverb] – back in time from the present She visited the museum two weeks ago. length /lengkth/ [noun] – the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side Please measure the length of the table before buying a tablecloth. branch /branch/ [noun] – a division or part of a larger group, especially a family, connected in…
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Ancient DNA analysis uncovers pivotal horse evolution 4,200 years ago

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about how animals change over time to better survive in their environments? Why do you think some species survive while others go extinct? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The event will occur next week, so we need to prepare. domestication /duh-mes-ti-KAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of bringing animals or plants under human control in order to provide food, power, or company The domestication of dogs happened thousands of years ago. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective]…
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Ancient DNA analysis uncovers pivotal horse evolution 4,200 years ago

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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 animals change over time to better survive in their environments? Do some species survive while others go extinct? 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。 likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – probably She will likely arrive before noon. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – large farm animals kept for their meat or milk The farmer raised cattle for beef production. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people living together in a community; organized human life Our society values education and hard work. history /HIS-tree/ [noun] – the study of past events, particularly…
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Ancient DNA analysis uncovers pivotal horse evolution 4,200 years ago

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – extremely important or critical, especially in affecting the future or outcome of something The invention of the printing press was a pivotal moment in the history of communication. dominant /DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – having power and influence over others Lions are dominant animals in their habitats, often leading prides of other lions. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relating to genes or heredity, particularly the study of how traits are passed down through generations Genetic research has led to significant breakthroughs in understanding inherited diseases. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the DNA sequence…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/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。 Are you interested in learning about ancient or prehistoric times? Have you heard of any discoveries that show how ancient seas and environments were different from today? 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。 powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having great strength, force, or ability The lion’s roar was powerful enough to be heard from miles away. reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – animals with dry, scaly skin that lay eggs on land and breathe air Learning about reptiles in school, we discovered that they all breathe air…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to fly or glide high in the air with great ease and grace The eagle soared majestically above the mountain peaks. paleontology /pey-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of organisms that lived on earth before there were written records, esp. by examining fossils Paleontology helps us understand how dinosaurs lived and evolved millions of years ago by studying their fossilized remains. fossilization /fos-uh-ly-ZAY-shuhn / [noun] – the process by which organic materials are converted into fossils The fossilization of dinosaur bones provides valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems…
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Scientists discover fossils of ‘Sea Phantom’ pterosaur in Australia

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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you interested in learning about ancient or prehistoric times? Why or why not? What aspects of ancient history or prehistoric life intrigue you the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the remains or impressions of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock The museum displayed a fossil of a prehistoric fish, perfectly preserved in sedimentary rock. eerie /EER-ee/ [adjective] – strange in a frightening and mysterious way The abandoned house had an…
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H5N1 avian influenza devastates global bird populations, raises alarm over potential human epidemic

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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 know what the bird flu is? Can it infect other species? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not occurring very often; uncommon It’s rare to find such an exotic bird in this region. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a tiny infectious agent that replicates inside the living cells of organisms The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to fall ill. serious /SEER-ee-us/ [adjective] – significant, severe, or potentially dangerous The company faced serious financial difficulties after losing its biggest client….
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