Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whereabout /HWAIR-uh-bouts/ [noun] – the location or position of something The police are still trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing hiker. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The scientist spent years searching for the elusive cure for the rare disease. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nl/ [adjective] – young; not fully grown or developed The wildlife sanctuary provides special care for juvenile elephants that have been separated from their herds. buoy /BOO-ee/ [noun] – a floating device used to mark a location in water or to guide navigation The fishermen tied their boat to…
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could track an animal’s movements, which one would you choose and why? What are some ways humans can help animals that are endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phase /feyz/ [noun] – a stage or period in a process of change or development The construction project is now in its final phase, and the building will be completed soon. current /KUR-uhnt/ [noun] – a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction Strong ocean currents made it difficult for the fishermen to return to shore. conservation…
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles
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 used GPS to find your way before? Do you think small animals can travel long distances in the ocean? 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。 detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of information or fact about something The report provided new details about the effects of climate change on coral reefs. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a specific span of time in the early life of certain animals The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and scientific advancements. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to vanish or…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The scientist collected a specimen of the rare flower for study. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows what a situation is like or signals a change Dark clouds are an indicator of an approaching storm. facilitate /fuh-SIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier Good lighting will facilitate reading in the library. genetics /juh-NET-iks/ [noun] – the study of how characteristics are passed from one generation to another She studied genetics to learn how traits are inherited in families. meticulous…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum with animal specimens? If so, what did you find interesting? If not, would you like to visit one? Do you think snakes are important for science? If yes, why? If not, what animals do you think are more important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transfer /trans-FUR/ [noun] – the process of moving something from one place to another The transfer of the books took all day. primarily /prahy-MAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – mainly This book is primarily written for beginners. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation
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 visited a museum with animal specimens? Do you think snakes are important for science? 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。 university /yoo-nuh-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – a place where people study for degrees and academic research is done She studies at a big university. museum /myoo-ZEE-uhm/ [noun] – a building where people can see important objects We visited the art museum today. donation /doh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – money or objects given to help They made a donation to the school. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects gathered…
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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harbor /HAHR-ber/ [verb] – to provide shelter or a suitable environment for something to exist Scientists believe that ancient Mars might have harbored microbial life in its underground lakes. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – natural or artificial place where a supply of something, especially water, is stored The government built new reservoirs to ensure a stable water supply for the growing population. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to state something strongly and confidently Economists assert that global markets will recover faster than expected. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force or speed gained by a moving object or an…
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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu
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