Monthly Archive: March 2025
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2025年3月21日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a lizard or iguana before? If so, what did it look like, and where did you see it? If not, what do you imagine they might look like? Have you ever discovered something surprising about an animal? If yes, what was it? If not, what kind of animal would you like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen or take place The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have occurred roughly 66 million years ago. pattern /PAT-ern/…
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2025年3月21日
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2025年3月21日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. raft /raft/ [noun] – a flat structure made of materials such as wood or other floating substances, used for traveling across water or carrying loads Fishermen built wooden rafts to cross the river during the flood. vertebrate /VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal that has a backbone or spinal column Scientists examined the bones of a prehistoric vertebrate to understand its evolution. drift /drift/ [verb] – to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction The boat drifted away from the dock due to the strong current. statistical /stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] –…
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2025年3月21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 ever seen a lizard or iguana before? Do you think animals can travel long distances on their own? 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。 cross /kraws/ [verb] – to move from one side to another During a storm, the deer crossed the river to reach a safer area. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – travel from one place to another The ancient birds’ journey across continents took thousands of years. trip /trip/ [noun] – a movement from one place to another, often involving distance or effort The penguins’ trip…
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2025年3月20日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something becoming worse in condition or quality The degradation of air quality in urban areas has raised concerns among health officials. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations The resilience of local businesses during the economic downturn impressed many experts. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – an action or strategy intended to solve a problem or improve a situation The government introduced new initiatives to reduce plastic waste in coastal areas. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being unpredictable or unbalanced,…
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2025年3月20日
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2025年3月20日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think birds need to survive and stay healthy? What kinds of things would you want to learn about birds if you were a scientist? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a decrease in the number, value, or quality of something There have been major declines in the number of students joining the science club this year. waterfowl /WAW-ter-foul/ [noun] – any bird that spends much of its life on or around a river or lake, especially one that is shot for food or sport…
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2025年3月20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 birds are important to the environment? Have you ever noticed fewer birds in your area over time? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you or to be affected by something Many students have experienced stress before taking a big exam. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was bad weather. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, level, or value The price of gas has dropped significantly this…
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2025年3月19日
©(Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is special about music? What do you think makes a song or musician memorable for many years? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. series /SEER-eez/ [noun] – a number of things, events, or people of a similar kind following one after another The TV network released a new series about famous inventors, showcasing their remarkable contributions to science. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – showing or giving a lot of information with careful attention to small parts The architect presented a detailed blueprint…
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2025年3月19日
©(Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments via AP) 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 seen a special coin or a collectible item before? Would you be interested in owning a coin that features a famous person? 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。 coin /koin/ [noun] – a flat, typically round piece of metal used as money She found an old coin from the 1800s while cleaning her attic. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or admiration for someone or something The city held a ceremony to honor the firefighters who saved many lives….
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