Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? What are some possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to change or correct something, often to improve it Students need to revise their homework before turning it in. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority The school has a regulation about wearing uniforms every day. livelihood /LAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – a means of securing the necessities of life;…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections
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 governments or conservation groups protect certain animal species, like wolves? Are there possible reasons for reducing protections for wolves as their population grows? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc. The school has a new rule about cell phones. agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept something They all agree that the movie was fun. related /ri-LEY-tid/ [adjective] – connected or having some…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. convention /kuhn-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a large formal meeting of people who do something as a job or have a similar interest The teachers attended a convention to discuss new education strategies. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset or annoyed because of the inability to achieve something She felt frustration when the computer crashed before she saved her work. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town The small, rural village had only one school and a few shops. lobbyist /LOB-ee-ist/ [noun] – someone who tries…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
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 schools should limit or ban smartphone use among students? Have you ever experienced a situation where smartphone use in school was distracting? 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。 approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to officially agree to or accept something The teacher will approve our project tomorrow. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something for a particular purpose You require a ticket to enter the concert. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem The teacher will address the students’…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to give someone the authority to act in a certain way The government will mandate new safety rules for all public buildings. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or fact that affects a situation The athlete continued to compete, despite the difficult circumstances of an injury. enforce /en-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make sure that laws or rules are followed The school will enforce the dress code to maintain a professional environment. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or law that limits something The city has a restriction on noise levels after 10…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons schools might want to limit or ban smartphone use among students? Can you think of any experiences where smartphone use in school was helpful or distracting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. governor /GUHV-er-ner/ [noun] – the person who is the leader of a state in the U.S. The governor helps make important decisions for the state. participation /pahr-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking part in something Her participation in the game made it more fun for everyone. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in amount, quality, or strength There was a noticeable decline in sales during the winter months. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Electricity demand surged during the heatwave. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts The accountant noticed a discrepancy in the financial reports. modest /MOD-ist/ [adjective] – not large, elaborate, or expensive; limited in size or amount The project had modest goals but achieved great success. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree / [noun] – the way in which a…
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