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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring land area, especially in the U.S. (1 acre = about 4,047 square meters) The farmer owns 100 acres of land used for growing wheat. random /RAN-duhm/ [adjective] – done without a specific pattern, plan, or purpose Police conducted random checks on cars at the highway exit. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports or argues for a cause or policy Animal rights advocates protested the opening of the new zoo. non-lethal /non-LE-thal/ [adjective] – not capable of causing death The police used non-lethal weapons like rubber bullets…
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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14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。 Have you ever seen a bear in real life? Do you think people and wild animals can live in the same area? 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。 agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept a suggestion or plan The council agreed to build a new playground in the park. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – an organized activity to catch or kill wild animals The annual deer hunt begins in November in that region. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – an official or written statement that gives…
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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some animals might come into cities or towns? What do you think people should do if a wild animal comes near their home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [noun] – unexpected or sudden meetings, often involving conflict or danger There were several encounters between hikers and mountain lions in the park last year. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, usually unexpected, that may be dangerous or cause concern Several incidents of flooding were recorded after the heavy rain. lottery /LOT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a system…
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Delta flight returns to Atlanta after smoke fills cabin

2025年6月12日

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© AP Photo/David Goldman, file 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 what to do if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? Should people leave a building or vehicle if there is smoke? 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。 safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a safe way; without being hurt or harmed The baby slept safely in the crib. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – harm or damage done to a person’s body He had a leg injury after the fall. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that tells people of possible danger or…
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Delta flight returns to Atlanta after smoke fills cabin

2025年6月12日

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© AP Photo/David Goldman, file Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been on an airplane before? If so, what was the experience like? If not, would you like to fly one day? Do you know what happens if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? If so, what should people do? If not, what do you think is the best action? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/ [noun] – a person whose job is to stop fires The firefighter helped people leave the burning building safely. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – very…
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Delta flight returns to Atlanta after smoke fills cabin

2025年6月12日

© AP Photo/David Goldman, file Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preliminary /pri-LIM-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it The team gave a preliminary report before the full investigation. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to suffer or experience damage or injury He sustained a minor injury during the emergency. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe The school had an evacuation during the fire drill. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The…
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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea

2025年5月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do rescue centers usually do for animals? Why might some sea animals get hurt in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swollen /SWOH-luhn/ [adjective] – larger or rounder than normal, usually because of injury or illness His knee was swollen after the fall. injure /IN-jer/ [verb] – to hurt a person or animal She injured her leg while running. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make people or things not be together The teacher separated the noisy group of students. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists or…
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New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea

2025年5月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rehabilitate /ree-huh-BIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state, or way of living The center helps injured birds rehabilitate before returning them to the wild. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person in charge of a museum, library, etc. The curator explained the history of the paintings in the art gallery. tranquil /TRANG-kwil/ [adjective] – calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. The hotel was in a tranquil place surrounded by trees and flowers. avert /uh-VURT/ [verb] – to prevent something bad from happening Wearing a helmet helps…
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