Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur opened a cafe that quickly became popular with locals. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – if something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the way we understand diseases. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Graduating from university was a major milestone in his life. spacewalk /SPEYS-wawk/ [noun]…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission
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。 Is the idea of traveling to space exciting to you? Would you like to be on a space mission? 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。 billionaire /bil-yuh-NAIR/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of money, especially one who has more than a billion dollars The billionaire donated money to build schools. safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm The cat climbed down the tree safely. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a space mission involves? Would you like to be on a space mission? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of traveling through an unknown area to learn about it The exploration of the ocean helps scientists find new sea animals. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence Example Sentence: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the math problem on the board. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and carry out…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
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 believe schools should limit or ban smartphone use among students? Have you ever experienced a situation where smartphone use in school was distracting? 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。 approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to officially agree to or accept something The teacher will approve our project tomorrow. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something for a particular purpose You require a ticket to enter the concert. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem The teacher will address the students’…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to give someone the authority to act in a certain way The government will mandate new safety rules for all public buildings. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or fact that affects a situation The athlete continued to compete, despite the difficult circumstances of an injury. enforce /en-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make sure that laws or rules are followed The school will enforce the dress code to maintain a professional environment. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or law that limits something The city has a restriction on noise levels after 10…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons schools might want to limit or ban smartphone use among students? Can you think of any experiences where smartphone use in school was helpful or distracting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. governor /GUHV-er-ner/ [noun] – the person who is the leader of a state in the U.S. The governor helps make important decisions for the state. participation /pahr-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of taking part in something Her participation in the game made it more fun for everyone. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone…
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Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is beer different from beverages like soda or juice? What are some reasons people choose to drink alcohol-free beer instead of regular beer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traditionally /truh-DI-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that has been done for a long time People traditionally celebrate New Year with fireworks and family gatherings. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one alternative over another My preference is pizza over pasta because it is more delicious. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up a resource or eating/drinking…
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Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewmaster /BROO-mas-ter/ [noun] – a person who is responsible for brewing beer The brewmaster created a new recipe for a seasonal beer. alcohol-free /AL-kuh-hawl free/ [adjective] – not containing alcohol; free from alcoholic content Many people enjoy alcohol-free drinks at parties. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something She will acknowledge the importance of teamwork in her presentation. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] – to keep possession of; to continue to have The library will retain old books for future readers. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a pleasant smell, often associated with…
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