Monthly Archive: March 2021

Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time

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©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you have seen a live sea animal? Are you willing to dive into the sea to discover other sea creatures? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capture /KAP-cher/ [verb] – to record or take a picture of something using a camera The incident was captured by a passer-by. researcher /ree-SUR-cher/ [noun] – someone who studies a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding The researcher is having a hard time to…
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Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time

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©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vertebrate /VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal that has a spine or backbone Reptiles, birds, and fish are all vertebrates. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or sea transport The marine wildlife should be protected at all costs. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to send out light, sound, or a smell, or a gas or other substance The factory near the town emits gas that can poison animals. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live, or to be real He strongly believes that aliens exist. execute /EK-si-kyoot/ [verb] – to perform or…
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Experts give their opinions on when people can go on holiday again

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccination /vak-suh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process or an act of giving someone a vaccine (= a substance put into a person’s body to prevent them getting a disease) Vaccination against the flu is not recommended for children under the age of six months. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – if something is underway, it is happening now Economic recovery is already underway swiftly /swift-lee/ [adverb] – quickly or immediately He was at the office in minutes, walking swiftly. turmoil /tur-moil/ [noun] – a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder The country is in a state of political turmoil….
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Experts give their opinions on when people can go on holiday again

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the Covid-19 vaccination program in your country? Where would you like to travel this year? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] –to gradually become less, worse, or lower His interest in computers declined after he lost his job. leisure /lee-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Some people only have a limited amount of leisure. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this You need to stay in control…
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Experts give their opinions on when people can go on holiday again

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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。 Do you like traveling? When was the last time you traveled? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less I have decreased the amount of sugar in my calorie intake. soon /soon/ [adverb] – in or within a short time; before long; quickly It will soon be impossible for other people to enter the city. depend /dih-PEND/ [verb] – to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing it depends what time I get home…
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Japanese billionaire seeks 8 volunteers to join him on Moon voyage

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© Yusaku Maezawa Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite space movie or TV show? What is interesting about outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accompany /uh-KUHM-puh-nee/ [verb] – to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something Would you like me to accompany you to your room? reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret The new movie was revealed in yesterday’s comic convention. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [verb] – to be helped by something or…
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Japanese billionaire seeks 8 volunteers to join him on Moon voyage

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© Yusaku Maezawa Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aboard /uh-BOHRD/ [adverb] – on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train Welcome aboard flight ML345 to Manila! all-expense /AWL-ik-SPENSE/ [adjective] – including all necessary or usual expenses, as the full cost of a trip, tour, or the like The newlyweds went on a two-week all-expense tour in Mexico. criterion /krahy-TEER-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something These are the criteria for judging: content, fluency, performance, and timing. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NOOR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a…
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