Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /hab-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Deforestation destroys habitats and endangers wildlife. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and kills animals illegally Poachers often target rare species for their valuable parts. tusk /tuhsk/ [noun] – either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such as elephants Tusks are often targeted by hunters because of their ivory. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment Coral reefs are among the most diverse…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
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 an elephant in the wild or in a zoo? Have you ever heard of the term “poaching”? 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。 smart /smahrt/ [adjective] – having or showing quick intelligence or good judgment The dog was so smart that it could learn new tricks quickly. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – inclined to live and interact with others in groups or communities She has a very social personality and loves meeting new people. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity or business of growing crops and…
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Study reveals alarming decline in African elephant populations
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals in your country are endangered? Why do you think some animals are hunted more than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller, or to make something smaller As the climate changes, the habitats of many animals continue to shrink. loss /laws/ [noun] – the fact of losing something or someone Many animals are facing the loss of their natural habitats because of urbanization. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way All…
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Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools
©Photos/George Calin via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of activities do you enjoy the most at school? How can students work together to make their school a better place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. county /KOUN-tee/ [noun] – a geographical region or administrative division within a country She moved to a small county to escape the busy city life. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to communicate or engage with someone or react to something The teacher encouraged the students to interact with each other during the group project. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an…
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Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools
©Photos/George Calin via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nurture /NUR-cher/ [verb] – to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something Teachers can nurture empathy in students by encouraging them to understand and respect each other’s feelings. compassion /kuhm-PASH-uhn/ [noun] – a feeling of deep sympathy and desire to help someone who is suffering Her compassion for animals led her to volunteer at a local shelter. fondness /FOND-nis/ [noun] – a strong liking or affection for someone or something He developed a fondness for classical music after taking piano lessons. coordinator /koh-AWR-dn-ey-ter/ [noun] – a person…
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Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools
©Photos/George Calin 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。 Do you participate in any school activities? Do you think kindness should be taught in schools? 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。 rescue /RES-kyoo/ [adjective] – a rescue animal is one that has been taken from a situation where it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home The family adopted a rescue dog from the shelter last weekend. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage or support the growth or development of something The company aims to promote healthy…
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Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools
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Europe faces catastrophic flooding while the U.S. endures a flash drought amid extreme weather patterns linked to climate change
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。 Does flooding cause devastation? Does climate change impact the environment? 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。 extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very severe or serious The weather was extreme during the storm. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a place and time The weather was sunny and warm today. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen Rain can cause flooding in cities. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on Cold weather can affect people’s health. key /kee/ [adjective] – very important It is…
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