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Innovative project uses robot rabbits against invasive pythons in Everglades
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Innovative project uses robot rabbits against invasive pythons in Everglades
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “robot”? What kind of animals do you think are important to protect in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to send people, equipment, or resources into action or position for a purpose Hundreds of rescue drones were deployed after the typhoon to search for missing villagers. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful and effective in real situations Solar panels were chosen as a practical solution to reduce energy costs in the school. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] –…
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Innovative project uses robot rabbits against invasive pythons in Everglades
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 snake before? Do you think animals can sometimes cause problems in nature? 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。 attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come closer or show interest Bright lights are used to attract fish at night in some coastal towns. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get away from a place or situation Some birds escaped from the zoo after a strong storm damaged the cages. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, size, or amount The number…
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Innovative project uses robot rabbits against invasive pythons in Everglades
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. python /PAHY-thon/ [noun] – a very large type of snake that kills animals by wrapping around them and squeezing Large pythons were found in villages near the river, causing fear among the farmers. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – an animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur Scientists discovered a new species of small mammals living in the mountains. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding something by making it look like its surroundings Some insects use camouflage to protect themselves from birds and other predators. infancy /IN-fuhn-see/ [noun] – the…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rancher /RAN-cher/ [noun] – a farmer who raises animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses on a large area of land Ranchers in Texas are improving their land to produce healthier cattle. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – causing death; deadly The government banned the use of lethal chemicals in farming to protect the environment. deterrence /dih-TUR-uhns/ [noun] – the act of preventing someone from doing something by making it seem difficult or dangerous Stronger security at airports is meant to provide deterrence against illegal activities. habituate /huh-BICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to become used to something so that it…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If animals came close to your home, how would you try to keep them away without hurting them? What sounds do you think might scare animals away? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. loudspeaker /LOUD-spee-ker/ [noun] – a device that makes sounds louder so many people can hear them The school installed a loudspeaker to announce emergency messages. reintroduction /ree-in-truh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of bringing back a species, law, or idea that was gone before The reintroduction of pandas into the forest helped increase their population. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves
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 been near a farm with animals like cows, sheep, or goats? Have you ever seen news or stories about wolves or other wild animals? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – the line that separates two areas, countries, or regions The town is close to the border between France and Spain. noise /noiz/ [noun] – loud or unpleasant sound The children could not sleep because of the traffic noise outside. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – cows and bulls kept on a farm for milk…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way
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