Monthly Archive: June 2024
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2024年6月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things Many commercial ships pass through the port every day. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship was loaded with cargo for the trip across the ocean. refloat /ree-FLOAT/ [verb] – to make a ship float again after it has sunk or grounded They worked hard to refloat the ship after it ran aground. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top…
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2024年6月18日
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2024年6月17日
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2024年6月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know about elephants and their social behaviors? Why do you think elephants have garnered attention from researchers for their cognitive abilities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. react /ree-AKT/ [verb] – to act in a particular way as a direct result of something else The dog reacted with excitement when its owner returned home. strongly /STRAWNG-lee/ [adverb] – with great intensity or force She strongly disagreed with the proposal during the meeting. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event The children…
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2024年6月17日
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 watched a documentary about elephants? How would you describe elephants in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [noun] – a particular way or manner in which something exists, appears, or is expressed The artist experimented with various forms of expression in her artwork. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation She installed a new program on her computer for editing photos. direct /dih-REKT/ [verb] – to aim,…
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2024年6月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vigorously /VIG-er-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – with great energy, intensity, or enthusiasm She vigorously pursued her dreams, undeterred by any obstacles in her path. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different aspects or features; versatile or varied The multifaceted approach to problem-solving considered various perspectives and solutions, leading to a comprehensive strategy. arbitrary /AHR-bi-trer-ee/ [adjective] – based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason The assignment of seating in the classroom seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear rationale behind the arrangement. imitation /im-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of using someone or something as a…
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2024年6月16日
©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2024年6月16日
©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about astronomical research and exploration? What challenges do you imagine scientists might face when trying to gather and analyze huge amounts of data from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/ [noun] – a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and curved mirrors The astronomer peered through the telescope to observe the distant stars and planets with remarkable clarity. vast /vast/…
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2024年6月16日
©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. behemoth /bih-HEE-muhth/ [noun] – something that is extremely large and often extremely powerful The new aircraft carrier is a behemoth, dominating the naval fleet with its immense size and power. audacious /aw-DEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – showing a willingness to take bold risks The startup’s audacious plan to revolutionize the tech industry attracted significant investor interest. elucidate /ih-LOO-si-deyt/ [verb] – to explain something or make something clear She elucidated the complex scientific concept with simple, easy-to-understand examples. comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to consist of or be made up of The new…
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2024年6月16日
©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS 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。 Are you interested in exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and understanding the universe’s phenomena? Do you think it’s worth spending a lot of money on space exploration? 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。 space /speys/ [noun] – the empty area outside Earth’s atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are Astronauts travel through space to reach other planets. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a gathering of various items or pieces of information The museum has a vast collection of ancient artifacts from…
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