Monthly Archive: December 2023

Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

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©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The discovery of a new species in the jungle was unprecedented because it had never happened before. high-resolution /HAHY-rez-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [adjective] – used to describe something such as a screen or photograph that shows an image extremely clearly The high-resolution display on the new smartphone allows you to see every detail in photos and videos. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged The geologist studied the rock formation to understand how the mountains were…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

Ring nebula

©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA 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 heard about the Ring Nebula before? Do you know what makes scientists interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula? 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。 create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something The artist will create a beautiful painting using vibrant colors, expressing their creativity. dust /duhst / [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances After the construction work, there…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

Ring nebula

©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a nebula is? Why do you think scientists and astronomers are interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The main feature of the smartphone is its high-quality camera. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of, involved with, relating to, or made by using chemicals or chemistry The chemical reaction in the lab resulted in a colorful explosion. element /EL-uh-muhnt / [noun] – a part of something Hydrogen…
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AI.com shifts focus from ChatGPT to Elon Musk’s X.AI

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. venture /VEN-cher/ [noun] – a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty The entrepreneur decided to start a new venture in the technology sector. entity /EN-ti-tee/ [noun] – something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence The company operates as a separate legal entity from its owners. echo /EK-oh/ [verb] – to repeat details that are similar to, and make you think of, something else Her words seemed to echo the sentiments expressed by the previous speaker. vanity domain /VAN-i-tee doh-MEYN/ [noun] – refers to a domain name that…
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AI.com shifts focus from ChatGPT to Elon Musk’s X.AI

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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 know Elon Musk? Have you used ChatGPT? 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。 landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – the overall situation, environment, or context in which something exists or operates The evolving technological landscape has seen rapid advancements in AI applications across various industries, from healthcare to finance. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position The construction project is making steady progress, and the new building is taking shape. mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – something strange or not known…
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AI.com shifts focus from ChatGPT to Elon Musk’s X.AI

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Elon Musk? How do you find ChatGPT useful in your interactions or tasks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquiring /uh-KWAI-uh-ruhng/ [gerund] – represents the action of obtaining or gaining something Her acquisition of new skills helped her secure a better job. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The concept of democracy emphasizes the importance of citizens’ participation in decision-making. motive /MOH-tiv/ [noun] – a reason for doing something The detective was determined to uncover the suspect’s motive behind the crime. uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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Canadian Rockies reveal ancient jellyfish species

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©Christian-McCall 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 a jellyfish in person? Are you interested in seeing fossils of ancient marine creatures? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The ancient city’s ruins offer a glimpse into the lives of people who lived thousands of years ago. creature /KREE-cher/ [KREE-cher] – any large or small living thing that can move independently The forest is home to a wide variety of creatures, from tiny insects to large…
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Canadian Rockies reveal ancient jellyfish species

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©Christian-McCall Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe jellyfish and their distinctive features? Are you interested in seeing fossils of ancient marine creatures? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Conservation efforts are focused on protecting endangered species from extinction. evolution /ev-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years The Galápagos Islands played a significant role in…
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