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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies

2025年2月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun ] – someone who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind The archaeologist carefully studied the ancient pottery found at the site. excavation /eks-kuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun ] – the process of removing earth to find ancient objects buried underground. The excavation revealed ancient tools buried under the old temple. formative /FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – influential in developing something’s future shape or character Childhood is a formative period that shapes a person’s personality. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a quality or characteristic that makes something easy to recognize The artist’s distinctive style…
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies

2025年2月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of canals being used to catch fish? If yes, where did you hear about it? If not, what other ways do people catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? If yes, where was it? If not, what kind of fish have you tried? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place where people or animals are protected and safe The birds live in a sanctuary where they are safe from hunters. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The…
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Ancient Greece linked to world’s oldest lead pollution

2025年2月12日

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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 know that pollution harms the environment? Are you aware that mining affects 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc., by harmful substances or waste Air pollution in big cities is a serious environmental problem. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – something that makes you believe something is true or exists The evidence shows he was at home. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that something is true or correct The experiment confirmed the scientist’s hypothesis. inclusion /in-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun]…
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Ancient Greece linked to world’s oldest lead pollution

2025年2月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. The car’s emission of smoke caused air pollution in the city. integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of combining two or more things to work together effectively The integration of technology into schools has improved learning. intensified /in-TEN-suh-fide/ [adjective] – to become or make something stronger or more extreme The storm intensified overnight, causing more damage. extensively /ik-STEN-siv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that covers a large area or involves a lot of something She has traveled extensively across Europe for her studies….
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Ancient Greece linked to world’s oldest lead pollution

2025年2月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about pollution and how it affects the environment? What do you know about how mining affects the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – something that you give or do to help something be successful His contribution to the project helped it finish on time. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something dirty or harmful by adding something bad The water was unsafe due to contamination from chemicals. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the study of ancient places and objects…
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Over 200 undersea quakes near Santorini prompt school closures and emergency measures

2025年2月10日

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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。 Is seismic activity the movement of Earth’s crust? Can volcanic eruptions be triggered by seismic activity? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to go through or to undergo something I experienced heavy rain on my trip. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – refers to the occurrence of physical movements or events The sudden increase in volcanic activity worried the island’s residents. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully over a period of time Teachers monitor students during exams. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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Over 200 undersea quakes near Santorini prompt school closures and emergency measures

2025年2月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to or caused by earthquakes The city built stronger buildings to withstand seismic activities. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – done to prevent possible harm or to avoid danger The school closed as a precautionary step before the storm. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to move soldiers or equipment into position for military action or for a specific purpose The government deployed emergency workers to the flooded area. tectonic /tek-TON-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the structure and movement of the Earth’s surface Tectonic shifts can lead to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun]…
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Over 200 undersea quakes near Santorini prompt school closures and emergency measures

2025年2月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think people should do to stay safe during an earthquake? If you had to prepare for an emergency, what three things would you bring with you? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tremor /TREM-er/ [noun] – a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or of the earth The ground had a small tremor after the earthquake. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity The school authority closed classes because of the storm. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] –…
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