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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

2025年11月2日

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©(Craig McKenzie 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。 Have you ever taken a photo of a bird or animal? Would you like to vote in a contest for your favorite animal? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known publicly The teacher announced the results of the exam on Monday. poll /pohl/ [noun] – a process of voting to make a decision or choose a winner A local poll asked people about their favorite food. vote /voht/ [noun] – a choice or decision a person makes in…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

2025年11月2日

Falcon

©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptic /KRIP-tik/ [adjective] – having a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand The old letter contained a cryptic message that no one could easily interpret. electrocution /ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – death or serious injury caused by electric shock Workers must wear protective gear to avoid electrocution when repairing power lines. meme /meem/ [noun] – an image, video, or piece of text, often humorous, that spreads rapidly online Many students create funny memes about school life and share them on social media. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in…
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New Zealand falcon takes top spot in bird of the year vote

2025年11月2日

Falcon

©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animal in your country do you think is special? Why? If you were a volunteer in an animal contest, how would you promote your favorite animal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a danger or something that can cause harm Air pollution is a growing threat to people living in big cities. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] – always changing, full of energy, or active The city has a dynamic culture with many festivals and activities. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you spend time in nature? If you lived near a rainforest, what would you like to do there? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing or the organs used in breathing Air pollution in large cities can worsen respiratory conditions among children. underline /UHN-der-lahyn/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The incident underlines the need for better safety rules in construction sites. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to find the size, amount, or degree of…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) 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 trees can help keep people healthy? Would you like to live near a big forest? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a dense forest with heavy rainfall, usually found in tropical areas The government is working to protect the rainforest in Southeast Asia. discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uh/ [noun] – a talk or conversation where people share ideas or opinions The teachers had discussions about how to improve online classes. health /helth/ [noun] – the condition of a person’s body or…
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Study links Indigenous stewardship in Amazon to lower disease rates

2025年10月22日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interdependence /in-ter-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – a situation where two or more things rely on each other The interdependence between farmers and local markets is important for food security. circumspection /sur-kuhm-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration of risks before acting or making decisions The company announced the new product with circumspection because of safety concerns. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Smoking has a detrimental effect on human lungs. indispensability /in-dih-spen-suh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being absolutely necessary or essential The indispensability of clean water was stressed during the health campaign. reciprocity…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very dangerous or high; happening suddenly and dramatically The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or escape from Death is an ineluctable part of every human life. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve The students faced a conundrum during the final exam. meager /MEE-ger/ [adjective] – very small in amount or not enough in quantity or quality The family survived on a meager income for many years. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] –…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman 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 heavy rainfall cause floods in your country? Can floods damage people’s homes and lives? 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。 precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse in quality or condition The old bridge may deteriorate after…
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