Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condemned /kuhn-DEMD/ [adjective] – officially declared not safe to use The family moved out of the condemned building after inspectors found serious damage. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained to live with people The domesticated animal stayed calm around humans. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives on or inside another animal and causes harm The doctor found a parasite during a health check. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or actions to work together The event needed coordination between staff and volunteers. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to planning and…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York
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 animal shelter or rescue group? Do you think caring for many pets can be difficult? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a set of conditions or events happening at a certain time The school handled a difficult situation during the storm. sanitation /san-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the condition of keeping places clean and healthy Poor sanitation caused health problems in the village. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for health An unhealthy diet can lead to sickness. foster care /FAW-ster kair/…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of animals do people usually keep as pets in your area? What comes to mind when you hear the words “animal rescue”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the health and well-being of a person or animal Workplace welfare is important for employee safety. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – a residential area outside a city Many families live in a quiet suburb near the city. rehome /ree-hohm/ [verb] – to find a new home for a person or animal The shelter worked to rehome abandoned dogs….
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics
©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Has watching international sports ever increased respect for another country? If so, how? If not, why not? Has collecting items ever helped start conversations with strangers? If so, how? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admiration /ad-muh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – respect and approval The coach showed admiration for the injured athlete. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief or custom that continues for a long time Pin trading is an Olympic tradition. exchange /iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – the act of giving something and receiving something The exchange…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics
©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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。 Has watching the Olympics ever made another country more interesting? Has collecting small items ever been exciting? 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。 crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle or person The skier had a crash during the race. medal /MED-l/ [noun] – a metal award given as a prize The athlete won a gold medal. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town Athletes stay together in the Olympic village. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to give something…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics
©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness and trust among people who are together The Olympic village was filled with camaraderie among athletes from different nations. convivial /kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – friendly and pleasant The convivial atmosphere helped reduce tension between rival teams. delegation /del-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to represent a larger organization or country The small delegation received unexpected attention during the event. rarity /RAIR-uh-tee/ [noun] – something that is not common or is unusual The limited design became a rarity among collectors. currency /KUR-uhn-see/ [noun] – something…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify
©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics? If so, which sport did you enjoy the most? If not, would you like to watch it in the future? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? If so, where did you stay and how was the experience? If not, would you like to try it someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place with equipment or services for a particular purpose The village has a modern training facility…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify
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