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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nurse /nurs/ [verb] – to feed (a baby or young animal) with milk from the breast or teats She decided to nurse her baby for six months to ensure he received proper nutrition. elk /elk/ [noun] – a large deer with brownish-red fur and large antlers (horns like branches) that lives in the forests of North America The hikers spotted a majestic elk grazing in the meadow early in the morning. bison /BAHY-suhn/ [noun] – a large wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and shoulders covered in hair, found in North…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corona /kuh-ROH-nuh/ [noun] – the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which is visible during a solar eclipse The bright corona of the sun was visible during the total solar eclipse. ejection /ih-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of something being thrown or pushed out forcefully The volcanic ejection of ash covered the nearby towns in minutes. elliptical /ih-LIP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – having an oval shape; elongated in a way that is curved The orbit of the comet is highly elliptical, taking it close to the sun. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the path followed by an object moving…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a natural solar eclipse, and why does it occur? Why do scientists want to create an eclipse that lasts longer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomena /fi-NOM-uh-nuh/ [noun] – facts or events that can be observed and studied, often unusual or interesting Strange phenomena like glowing lights were seen in the night sky. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or remarkable She showed extraordinary talent in playing the piano at a young age. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the correct positioning or arrangement of things in a straight…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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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 an eclipse is? Have you ever seen an eclipse? 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。 launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space using force The rocket will launch tomorrow morning. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that is often part of a larger plan Her mission was to find the missing keys. period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length of time during which something happens The meeting lasted for a short period. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to try to…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live on another planet? If you could name a new planet, what would you call it and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interior /in-TEER-ee-er/ [noun] – the inside part of something She entered the interior of the cave to explore its wonders. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something They walked on the surface of the moon during the mission. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat The molten metal was poured into molds…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condensation /kon-den-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which a gas turns into a liquid The condensation on the windows showed that it was much warmer inside than outside. parched /pahrcht/ [adjective] – extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of moisture The parched fields desperately needed rain after weeks of drought. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – a natural or artificial place where a large quantity of water is stored or accumulated, particularly underground The underground reservoir holds enough water to support the town for several months. diverge /dih-VURJ/ [verb] – to develop in different directions or…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins

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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 believe it’s possible for humans to live on another planet? How many planets are there in our solar system? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider The teacher suggested studying in small groups for the project. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way something is made or put together The artist focused on the composition of the painting. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to keep someone from…
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