Notes:
archaeologist – 考古学者;
artefact – 出土品、人工遺物;
pottery 陶器;
neolithic – 新石器時代の;
metallurgical – 冶金学の
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Archaeologists in Assam, India, have rediscovered the ancient Daojali Hading site and found important objects from about 2,700 years ago. This site is in Dima Hasao district and was first studied in the 1960s. For the first time, the team found iron materials at the site. This could mean it is the earliest place in northeast India where people used iron. The items found include stone tools, pottery, and polished arrowheads. These discoveries suggest that people lived in this area long ago, possibly from Austroasiatic-speaking groups. Some tools even show connections with China and Southeast Asia. If testing confirms the age of the iron objects, this discovery could change what we know about the history of metal use in India.
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2025年5月24日「モバイル英語学習」第880号(英語のエッセイ): France Fines Slow Drivers €35!
Notes
penalty – a punishment you get for breaking a rule – 罰則
fine – money you must pay as a punishment – 罰金
speedometer – the tool in a car that shows how fast it is going – スピードメーター
probationary license – a special license for new drivers – 仮免許
infraction – the act of breaking a rule or law – 違反
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In France, many people know that driving too fast can lead to a fine. But did you know that driving too slowly can also be a problem? If a car goes too slowly, it can be dangerous for other drivers. Because of this, drivers can get a fine if they are too slow.
On French roads, there are rules about how fast you can drive. In cities, the top speed is usually 30 to 50 km/h. On bigger roads, the limit is 80 to 110 km/h, and on some highways, it can go up to 130 km/h. New drivers must follow lower speed limits, and rain or snow can also change the rules.
There is also one rule for driving too slowly: on the fast lane of a highway, you must drive at least 80 km/h. If you don’t, you may get a €35 fine—but you won’t lose points from your license.
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