Monthly Archive: July 2024
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2024年7月9日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about flying squirrels? How do you think they differ from other types of squirrels? Have you ever seen a flying squirrel before? If so, where? If not, what do you think they look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stumble upon /STUHM-buhl uh-PAWN/ [idiom] – to discover by chance The hikers stumbled upon a hidden waterfall while exploring the dense forest. intrigue /in-TREEG/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious The mystery novel intrigued her with its unexpected plot…
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2024年7月9日
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2024年7月8日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinuous /SIN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves The river followed a sinuous path through the valley, winding gracefully between the hills. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features The hikers navigated the rugged terrain carefully, climbing over rocks and through dense forests. grasp /grasp/ [noun] – understanding or comprehension of something His grasp of quantum physics allowed him to contribute significantly to the latest research findings. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – metaphorically refers to the expected paths or courses of development and…
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2024年7月8日
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2024年7月8日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important do you think it is for scientists to continuously update their knowledge and understanding of space exploration findings? What planet or planets are you familiar with? What interesting information or facts could you share about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. radar /REY-dahr/ [noun] – a system that uses radio waves to find the position of objects that cannot be seen The airport’s radar detected an incoming aircraft long before it was visible to the naked eye. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – the size, extent, or level of something,…
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2024年7月8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。 Do you think it is important for scientists to continuously update their knowledge and understanding of space exploration findings? Are you familiar with any planets? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She had read the previous chapters of the book before attending the lecture. active /AK-tiv/ [adjective] – currently erupting or showing signs of volcanic activity The seismic activity indicated that the region’s volcanoes were becoming more active, prompting evacuation preparations. flow /floh/ [noun] – the movement…
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2024年7月7日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are rip currents, and where do they typically occur? How dangerous can rip currents be for swimmers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. current /KUR-uhnt/ [noun] – a flow of water or air in a certain direction, especially through a narrow channel or space The current in the river was too strong for us to swim against. drowning /DROW-ning/ [noun] – death caused by being underwater and unable to breathe Lifeguards are trained to prevent drownings by watching swimmers closely. catch a wave /kach uh weyv/ [idiom] – ride on…
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2024年7月7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。 Do you know what rip currents are? Are rip currents dangerous for swimmers? 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。 annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – happening once every year The festival is held annually in August. account for /uh-KOUNT for/ [phrasal verb] – to explain or justify something, or to be a particular amount or part of something Sales of this product account for 30% of our revenue. advise /ad-VYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice or to suggest something I would advise you to take a jacket; it might rain…
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2024年7月7日
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2024年7月7日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jetty /JET-ee/ [noun] – a narrow structure that projects into the sea from the shore, often providing protection for a harbor or anchorage The fishermen gathered at the end of the jetty, casting their lines into the deep water. exhaustion /ig-ZAWs-chuhn/ [noun] – a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue After swimming against the strong current for hours, he collapsed on the beach from exhaustion. parallel to /PAR-uh-lel too/ [prepositional phrase] – in a direction that is alongside and equidistant from something else, without intersecting If caught in a rip current, it’s safer to swim…
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