Tag Archive: World News
Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation
©AP Photo/James Brooks Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of restaurants give customers a special experience, not just food? Why do some chefs try unusual ideas when creating dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – an image shown on a surface by a machine The museum used projection to show moving images on the wall. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – serious thought about something The film encouraged reflection about environmental problems. surveillance /ser-VAY-luhns/ [noun] – the careful watching of a person or place The government increased surveillance in busy public areas. heritage…
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Orphaned macaque comforted by plush toy at Tokyo-area zoo
©AP Photo/Hiro Komae 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 baby animals need their mothers? Can toys make animals feel calm? 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。 baby /BEY-bee/ [noun] – a very young child or animal The baby monkey stayed close to the zookeeper. toy /toi/ [noun] – an object for play The child carried a toy everywhere. hug /huhg/ [verb] – to hold someone tightly with arms The girl hugged her dog. sleep /sleep/ [verb] – to rest with eyes closed The cat sleeps on the sofa. group /groop/ [noun] – several people…
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Orphaned macaque comforted by plush toy at Tokyo-area zoo
©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. orphan /OR-fuhn/ [noun] – a child whose parents are dead The organization supports orphan children after disasters. rejection /ri-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of refusing to accept someone or something The rejection of the proposal surprised many officials. abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a person or place permanently The puppy was abandoned near the park. groom /GROOM/ [verb] – cleaned or cared for the fur of another animal The monkeys groomed each other in the afternoon sun. independence /in-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the ability to live or exist without help from others Learning…
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Orphaned macaque comforted by plush toy at Tokyo-area zoo
©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might a baby animal need comfort if separated from a parent? What do monkeys usually do to show friendship with other monkeys? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plush /pluhsh/ [adjective] – made of very soft material The child hugged a plush toy before sleeping. comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a feeling of being calm and safe The blanket gave comfort during the cold night. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – people living together in an organized group Animals also follow rules within their society. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to…
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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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