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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1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 seen elephants in person? Can you imagine a world without elephants? 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。 destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The bulldozer was used to destroy the old building so that a new one could be built. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This shirt isn’t suitable for a job interview; you should wear something more formal. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to no longer exist The footprints in the snow will…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The government is investing in infrastructure to improve the country’s transportation system. erode /ih-ROHD/ [verb] – to slowly reduce or destroy something, or to be slowly reduced or destroyed Climate change is eroding the natural habitat of polar bears in the Arctic region. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time The launch of the new product coincided with the company’s anniversary celebration. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun]…
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Asian Elephant Habitat Loss Threatens Species Survival

2023年6月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever had an encounter with an elephant? Tell me about it. If not, would you want to? Do you think humans have caused too much damage to Mother Nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives The zookeepers built a special habitat for the lions with tall grass and rocks. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength Due to a decline in enrollment, the…
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Recovering lost treasures and advocating for preservation

2023年5月30日

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©Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people go to such great lengths to find lost treasures? Why is it important to preserve historical artifacts and treasures for future generations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stretch /strech/ [verb] – to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction After sitting for a long time at their desks, the students decided to stand up and stretch their arms and legs to help them feel more awake and focused. loss /laws/ [noun] – a situation in…
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Recovering lost treasures and advocating for preservation

2023年5月30日

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©Metropolitan Museum of Art Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance Learning about our country’s heritage is important to understand and appreciate the traditions and customs of our ancestors. reclaim /ri-KLEYM/ [verb] – to take back something that was yours After being away for years, the artist decided to reclaim her old studio to continue her work on a new project. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] – the act of trying to achieve a plan,…
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Recovering lost treasures and advocating for preservation

2023年5月30日

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©Metropolitan Museum of Art 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 believe that lost treasures should be recovered or left undiscovered? Do you think that the recovery of lost treasures can help us learn more about history? 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。 cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society Learning a new language can help you understand different cultural traditions. despite /dih-SPAHYT / [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite the rain, we went to the park…
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Unveiling the Roman Empire’s Hidden Treasure

2023年5月26日

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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws In Canada, each province has its own government and unique culture. conceal /kuhn-SEEL/ [verb] – to prevent something from being seen or known about When writing a secret message, it is important to conceal the information so that only the intended recipient can read it. empire /EM-pahyuhr/ [noun] – a group of countries ruled by a single person, government,…
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