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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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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 ancient tombs in Egypt been discovered before? Is it important to protect old places like tombs? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The museum showed a significant piece from ancient history. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – useful, serious, or important The speech gave a meaningful message about peace. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The new painting caught everyone’s attention in the gallery. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together The countries had a collaborative plan…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about ancient tombs in Egypt? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you want to know? Is it important to protect old places? If so, why is it important? If not, what do you think should be done? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising The scientist made an extraordinary discovery during the dig. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate Surgery must be done with great precision to avoid mistakes. stimulate…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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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 had a pet at home? Do you think animals should have a safe place during emergencies? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that separates two countries or places Many people crossed the border to enter the country. leave /leev/ [verb] – to go away from a place The students had to leave the classroom early. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening The hikers were in danger because of the storm. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] –…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had to leave home quickly, what is one thing you would bring with you? What do you think animals feel when they are left alone in a new place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a fight or war between two or more groups or countries News reports talked about the conflict in the northern region. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something clearly and officially The manager stated the rules at the beginning of the meeting. welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to say…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to leave a place because it is dangerous People had to evacuate the airport after a fire alarm went off. alleviate /uh-LEE-vee-eyt/ [verb] – to make something less painful, difficult, or severe The new support program will help alleviate stress for workers. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a strong feeling of worry, sadness, or pain The family showed signs of distress after losing their home. gratitude /GRAT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling of being thankful We want to express our gratitude for your help during the event. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing or depending…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

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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 visited a farm? Have you ever tried a kind of milk that is not from a cow? 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。 clean /kleen/ [adjective] – free from dirt, dust, or harmful things The hospital has clean rooms for patients. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in the summer. liter /LEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit for measuring liquid The tank holds 20 liters of water. hire /HAHY-er/ [verb] – to give…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some ways to keep food clean and safe before it is sold? What kind of jobs do you think a large farm can give to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – a business or place where milk and milk products are produced or sold The local dairy expanded its product line to include butter and cream for nearby towns. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the medical care and treatment of animals The zoo hired more veterinary experts to monitor the health of its…
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Modernization of camel dairy sector boosts Somalia’s market growth

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of a whole Only a fraction of the donated clothes were given to the people in need. untapped /un-TAPT/ [adjective] – not used yet or not developed The company is looking for untapped markets in small towns to sell their products. sectoral /SEK-tuh-ruhl/ [adjective] – related to a specific part or division of a country’s economy or activity Sectoral growth in tourism has helped create more jobs in the region. intolerance /in-TOL-er-uhns/ [noun] – a medical condition where the body cannot process certain foods or substances His lactose intolerance…
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