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Archaeologists uncover ancient prosthetic hand

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©Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about archaeologists and their work? What specific archaeological discoveries or ancient sites have you read or heard about recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skeleton /SKEL-i-tn/ [noun] – the frame of bones supporting a human or animal body The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient skeleton to study its structure. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving a lot of information with many details The report provided a detailed analysis of market trends. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of…
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Massive wildfire prompts evacuations on Spain’s Tenerife Island

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erupt /ih-RUHPT/ [verb] – to start suddenly and violently The debate over the proposed environmental regulations erupted into a heated discussion among policymakers, highlighting the deep divisions on the issue. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry and without enough rain for plants The arid desert landscape offered little respite from the scorching sun and relentless heat. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail The fragile vase teetered on the edge of the shelf, causing everyone to hold their breath in anticipation of a potential accident. essence /ES-uhns / [noun] – the basic…
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Massive wildfire prompts evacuations on Spain’s Tenerife Island

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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 images or videos of the damage caused by wildfires? Does your country experience wildfires? 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。 firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/ [noun] – a person whose job is to stop fires from burning Amid the raging blaze, the courageous firefighter bravely battled the flames to protect homes and lives. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior Efforts to control the wildfire’s spread are ongoing, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames and prevent further destruction….
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Massive wildfire prompts evacuations on Spain’s Tenerife Island

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is a wildfire? Which additional countries do you believe also face wildfires? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality The local community came together to support one another during the aftermath of the devastating wildfire. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the moral or legal right or ability to control The city’s transportation authority announced plans to improve public transit infrastructure. assist…
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Norwegian blue cheese takes top honors worldwide

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paramount /PAR-uh-mount / [adjective] – more important than anything else Ensuring the safety of passengers is paramount in the airline industry. attribute /A-truh-byoot/ [noun] – a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Her artistic attributes, including a keen eye for color and a talent for composition, set her paintings apart from others in the gallery. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a very great success, achievement, or victory (when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this After years of hard work and dedication, winning the…
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Norwegian blue cheese takes top honors worldwide

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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 tried a variety of cheeses? Have you ever cooked or baked with cheese? 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。 event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The concert was a major event in the city, drawing thousands of attendees. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity He is a recognized expert in the field of neurology. taste /teyst/ [verb] – to put food or drink in your…
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Norwegian blue cheese takes top honors worldwide

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What thoughts or associations do you have when it comes to different types of cheese? In what ways or on what occasions do you typically consume cheese? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won Her victory in the marathon was a testament to her months of rigorous training. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker emphasized…
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World’s smallest bear steps into spotlight, raising concerns

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©dailyrecord Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some different types of bears that can be found in your country? Which animals are considered endangered in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd / [adjective] – animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the habitat of endangered species. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or,…
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