Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about lunar exploration programs like NASA’s Artemis mission? Why is it important about exploring the far side of the moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or quantity of something intended to show what the whole is like Scientists collected samples of soil from the moon. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or topmost layer of something The moon’s surface is covered in dust. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a point or way in which things are not the same There…
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding or learning something for the first time The scientist made an important discovery about how plants grow. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way in which something is made or arranged, or the ingredients or elements that make it up The composition of the new material is still under study. lunar /LOO-ner/ [adjective] – relating to the moon The astronauts are preparing for a lunar landing on the moon. vertically /VUR-tuh-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a direction that is up and down, not sideways The tree grows vertically, reaching up…
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Chinese scientists discover far side of the Moon is drier than near side
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 heard of NASA’s Artemis mission for lunar exploration? Is exploring the far side of the moon important? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied animals in the forest. moon /moon/ [noun] – the round object that moves around Earth and shines at night The moon is bright in the sky at night. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a special task or job to be done The astronauts went on a mission to space. crater…
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Scientists create largest functional brain map using mouse watching “The Matrix”
©(Forrest Collman/Allen Institute 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。 Do you enjoy watching science fiction movies? Do you think scientists can learn something important by studying animals? 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。 video clip /VID-ee-oh klip/ [noun] – a short video The teacher showed video clips of different animals to help students learn about wildlife. scene /seen/ [noun] – a part of a movie, play, or book in which a particular action or activity occurs Some scenes in the documentary were so emotional that many people cried. directly /dih-REKT-lee/ [adverb] – in…
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Scientists create largest functional brain map using mouse watching “The Matrix”
©(Forrest Collman/Allen Institute via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do you imagine scientists study about the brain? If you could explore any part of your body like a scientist, which part would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – having many details; precise and thorough She wrote a detailed report about the wildlife in the rainforest. neuron /NOOR-on/ [noun] – a cell that carries information between the brain and other parts of the body The researchers studied how neurons respond when humans listen to music….
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Scientists create largest functional brain map using mouse watching “The Matrix”
©(Forrest Collman/Allen Institute via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to reveal or introduce something publicly Apple unveiled its newest smartphone during the annual event yesterday. synapse /SIN-aps/ [noun] – the junction between two neurons where signals pass Scientists studied thousands of synapses to understand learning processes. tangled /TANG-guhld/ [adjective] – twisted together in a messy way The roots of the plant became tangled, making it difficult to repot. catalyze /KAT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to cause or accelerate a process or reaction The discovery could catalyze new research into renewable energy. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to interpret or…
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Scientists create largest functional brain map using mouse watching “The Matrix”
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Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
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Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves
©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would feel like to see a real wolf up close? How do you feel when you hear about animals going extinct? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the preserved remains or traces of ancient animals, plants, or other organisms Scientists discovered fossils of a giant sea turtle in a cave in Mexico. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an early stage of development in animals or humans before birth Doctors monitored the growth of mouse embryos in a special container….
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