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Hedgehog population in the UK countryside declines, studies show
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Hedgehog population in the UK countryside declines, studies show
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。 Are you an animal lover? Do you like hedgehogs? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals living in a particular country, area, or place The country is facing a sudden growth in population. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less Sales have now peaked and we expect them to decrease soon. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong I have just joined the school debating society. suitable…
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Hedgehog population in the UK countryside declines, studies show
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are endangered species? Do hedgehogs make good pets? Why do you think so? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rural /ROOR-uhl / [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside The area is still undeveloped and rural. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to gradually become less, worse, or lower They’ve just declined the price. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – an examination of opinions, behavior, etc., made by asking people questions According to a latest survey, 75% of those questioned were in favor of the plan. urban /UR-buhn / [adjective] – of or…
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Hedgehog population in the UK countryside declines, studies show
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body; most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs Mammals include humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins, but not birds, fish, or crocodiles. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged Some of the chemicals used in food preservation are causing widespread concern. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action She has worked her way…
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HMS Endurance found after 107 years following its sinking
© Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic via CNN News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you went to the ocean? What did you do there? What kinds of documentaries do you enjoy watching? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. explorer /ik-SPLAWR-er/ [noun] – someone who travels to places where no one has ever been in order to find out what is there Ferdinand Magellan was a famous sixteenth-century explorer. shipwreck /SHIP-rek/ [noun] – an accident in which a ship is destroyed or sunk at sea, especially by hitting rocks, or…
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HMS Endurance found after 107 years following its sinking
© Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic via CNN News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maritime /MAR-i-tahym/ [adjective] – connected with ships or the sea, or being near the sea The new maritime museum will open next month. the seabed /thuh SEE-bed/ [noun] – the solid surface of the earth that lies under the ocean Scientists say that the ship had been in the seabed for more than 50 years. hybrid /HAHY-brid/ [adjective] – used to describe a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity The government will allow hybrid vehicles to…
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HMS Endurance found after 107 years following its sinking
© Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic via CNN News Beginner Intermediate Expert
HMS Endurance found after 107 years following its sinking
© Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic via CNN News 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 love going to the ocean? Are you familiar with shipwrecks? 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。 century /SEN-chuh-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years The painting must be centuries old. sink /singk/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance The Titanic sank in 1912. filmmaker /FILM-mey-ker/ [noun] – someone who is in charge of making a film My uncle…
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The strange reason why migrating birds are attracted to cities
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 have any plans to migrate someday? Do you enjoy traveling? 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。 incredible /in-KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely good She had incredible courage and effort in overcoming her injuries. obvious /OB-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – easy to see, recognize, or understand It’s obvious that she doesn’t care about him. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem Even if you’re afraid inside, you must appear cool in an interview. period /PEE-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a length of time Her job requires her to be away from home for long…
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