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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

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©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be remembered in history The country celebrated a historic achievement in science. recognize /rek-uhg-NAHYZ/ [verb] – to accept that something is true or important, or to give praise or an award to someone The committee recognized the scientist for important research. cinematography /sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art and methods of filming movies using cameras, lighting, and movement Students studied cinematography to understand visual storytelling. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion that people in general have about someone or something The company has a reputation…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

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©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/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 watched an awards show? Would you like to learn more about filmmaking? 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。 award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize for doing something very well She received an award for good work. film /film/ [noun] – a movie shown in a cinema or on television The family watched a film together. camera /KAM-er-uh/ [noun] – a device used for taking pictures or recording video The camera recorded the actors during the scene. scene /seen/ [noun] – a part…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

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©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually notice first in a movie, like the story, actors, or visuals? Why? If you could work in making movies, what job would you like to try? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something good that someone succeeds in doing Winning the competition was a great achievement. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – a type of job that needs special training or education Teaching is an important profession in society. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect how someone thinks or behaves Music…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) 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 rocket launch? Do you want to travel to space? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels into space The rocket carried a satellite into space. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people working together on a ship or spacecraft The crew prepared for the space flight. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – something that causes difficulty Engineers solved a problem before the launch. test /test/ [noun] – an activity to check if something works correctly…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which something prevents a process or activity from happening normally Technical interference delayed the launch of the research satellite. cadence /KEY-duhns/ [noun] – the regular pattern or rhythm of something The project continued at a steady cadence throughout the year. overhaul /OH-ver-hawl/ [noun] – a complete examination of a system with changes made if necessary The government announced an overhaul of transportation policies. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level at which something starts to happen or change The temperature passed the threshold needed for the chemical…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to space, where would you like to go? Why? What do you think it would be like to see the Earth from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /LAWNCH/ [verb] – to send a rocket or spacecraft into space The agency plans to launch a satellite next week. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that people are given to do The astronauts trained for a difficult mission in space. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something that is broken or damaged…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi

2026年4月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, define, or achieve Scientists searched for an elusive mushroom species in the forest. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas The organization supports conservation of rare species. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a place Tropical forests have rich biodiversity. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other Fungi play an important role in the forest ecosystem initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi

2026年4月15日

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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 mushrooms grow in forests? Are scientists interested in studying nature? 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。 forest /FOR-ist/ [noun] – a large area with many trees Many animals live in the forest. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies science The scientist studied mushrooms. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something that was not known before Researchers discover new plants every year. nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals, plants, and things that exist in the world that are not made by people Children enjoy learning about…
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