Rare pudu fawn born in Argentina offers hope for species conservation
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Rare pudu fawn born in Argentina offers hope for species conservation
©REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni 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 an endangered animal species? Can you name one endangered animal 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – uncommon or unusual It is rare to see such a beautiful rainbow in the city. height /hahyt/ [noun] – the measurement from base to top or from bottom to top The height of the mountain was impressive. spot /spot/ [noun] – a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface…
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South Korea’s ‘morphing wheel’ revolutionizes mobility with adaptive design
©Reuters TV/via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can robots help people in everyday life? If you could design a robot, what kind of tasks would you want it to do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bump /buhmp/ [noun] – a raised area on a surface The car hit a few bumps on the dirt road. wire /wahyuhr/ [noun] – (a piece of) thin metal thread with a layer of plastic around it, used for carrying electric current The electrician fixed the broken wires in the house. stiffness /STIF-nis/ [noun] – the quality of…
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South Korea’s ‘morphing wheel’ revolutionizes mobility with adaptive design
©Reuters TV/via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. morphing /MAWR-fing/ [adjective] – changing shape or form The morphing wings of the aircraft allow it to adapt to various flight conditions. impediment /im-PED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible The heavy snowstorm was a major impediment to the rescue operation. velocity /vuh-LOS-i-tee/ [noun] – the speed at which an object is travelling The car increased its velocity as it entered the highway. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are…
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South Korea’s ‘morphing wheel’ revolutionizes mobility with adaptive design
©Reuters TV/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 robotics? Do you think robots could change the way we live? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to manage or deal with something I need to handle the customer’s complaint carefully to avoid further issues. switch /swich/ [verb] – to change or exchange something for another The software can switch between different languages. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move or walk around freely His mobility was restricted due to the injury. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a…
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South Korea’s ‘morphing wheel’ revolutionizes mobility with adaptive design
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra She uses a protein supplement after her workouts to aid muscle recovery. neurotoxin /NOOR-oh-tok-sin/ [noun] – a susbstance that is poisonous to nerve tissue Exposure to certain neurotoxins can lead to long-term memory loss. flavonoid /FLEY-vuh-noid/ [noun] – a substance in fruit and vegetables that may help protect people against some types of cancer or heart disease Fruits like berries and apples are rich in flavonoids, which promote heart health. neurological /noo-ruh-LAA-ji-kl/ [adjective] – related…
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement
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 pesticides are important for farming? Is it important to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in farming? 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。 contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part This recipe contains a lot of spices to enhance the flavor. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help Regular exercise has many health benefits. tube /toob/ [noun] – cylindrical containers, typically made of a flexible material The hospital used a tube to…
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people use pesticides in farming? Is it possible to not use pesticides in farming? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pesticide /PES-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects, small animals, wild plants, and other unwanted organisms Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from insects. pollination /pol-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which pollen is taken from one plant or part of a plant to another so that new plant seeds can be produced Bees play a crucial role in…
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Scientists find ways to protect bees from pesticides with new supplement
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