Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns
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Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think birds need to survive and stay healthy? What kinds of things would you want to learn about birds if you were a scientist? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a decrease in the number, value, or quality of something There have been major declines in the number of students joining the science club this year. waterfowl /WAW-ter-foul/ [noun] – any bird that spends much of its life on or around a river or lake, especially one that is shot for food or sport…
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Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns
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 birds are important to the environment? Have you ever noticed fewer birds in your area over time? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you or to be affected by something Many students have experienced stress before taking a big exam. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was bad weather. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, level, or value The price of gas has dropped significantly this…
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Ancient fossil discovery in Spain reveals early human presence in western Europe
©(Maria D. Guillén/IPHES-CERCA, Elena Santos/CENIEH via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think life was like for people who lived a million years ago? If you could travel back in time to meet early humans, what questions would you ask them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cheekbone /CHEEK-bohn/ [noun] – the bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek During the accident, he bruised his cheekbone, causing swelling on his face. jaw /jaw/ [noun] – the lower part of the face that moves when you talk or eat; the bones that…
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Ancient fossil discovery in Spain reveals early human presence in western Europe
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Ancient fossil discovery in Spain reveals early human presence in western Europe
©(Maria D. Guillén/IPHES-CERCA, Elena Santos/CENIEH via AP) 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。 Would you like to visit a place where ancient fossils were found? Do you think it’s possible for scientists to learn about people from thousands of years 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think about something as true or as having a particular quality This painting is considered one of the most valuable artworks in the museum. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place They finally reached the top of the mountain after hours…
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Ancient fossil discovery in Spain reveals early human presence in western Europe
©(Maria D. Guillén/IPHES-CERCA, Elena Santos/CENIEH via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skull /skuhl/ [noun] – the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain Archaeologists found a skull belonging to a prehistoric animal in the cave. venture /VEN-cher/ [verb] – to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, or risky The explorers ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest to study rare plants. fragment /FRAG-muhnt/ [noun] – a small part or piece that has broken off or been separated from something A fragment of the ancient vase was discovered near the temple ruins. arduous /AHR-joo-uhs/ [adjective] – requiring a lot…
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NASA launches Spherex Space Telescope to map the sky and explore galaxies’ evolution
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about space telescopes? What do you think happens when a telescope is launched into space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space, typically by force. The rocket will launch from the space center tomorrow. galaxy /gal-uhk-see/ [noun] – a large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity The Milky Way is a galaxy that contains our solar system. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to carefully examine or study something to find out more information…
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NASA launches Spherex Space Telescope to map the sky and explore galaxies’ evolution
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NASA launches Spherex Space Telescope to map the sky and explore galaxies’ evolution
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。 Is the Spherex space telescope designed to study galaxies and the universe’s evolution? Do you think a telescope launched into space can map the sky? 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。 unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition] – different from or not similar to The weather today is unlike any day this week. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something His perspective on the issue was different from mine. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect things or bring things together We gather all the books for…
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