Notes:
cockroach ゴキブリ;
Madagascar マダガスカル,《アフリカ南東海岸沖の島で共和国;
scorpion 【動】 サソリ;

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Valentine’s Day is coming up in about two weeks. In the U.S., people usually think of it as a day to give a present to someone you love. But how do you feel when your boyfriend or girlfriend says goodbye to you? Many people feel unhappy and angry. If you want to tell them how you feel, the San Francisco Zoo has the perfect present. The zoo has many animals, but it also has special cockroaches from Madagascar and giant hairy scorpions. You can give your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend a plastic cockroach or a scorpion in a beautiful red box. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
kernel 穀粒;
lid ふた;
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Popcorn was first eaten in South America thousands of years ago, but it became a popular snack when the popcorn machine was invented in the U.S. in 1885. You can buy ready-made popcorn, but it isn’t as good as freshly-made popcorn. What is the secret to making great popcorn? First, cover the bottom of a pot with cooking oil and heat it until it is very hot. Add uncooked popcorn kernels, cover the pot with a lid, and wait. When they start popping, lower the temperature and shake the pot until the popcorn stops popping. Add salt and melted butter, and you have great popcorn. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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▼ Watch this video and learn how to make great popcorn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkKIJFIJ0k