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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

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©NASA/Firefly Aerospace Via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it takes to land something on the moon? Do you think the technology is ready for more moon landings? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to do or buy something The company wants to promote its new product. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something important that you succeed in doing after trying hard Winning the race was her greatest achievement. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – in spite of; even though Despite the rain, we…
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

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©NASA/Firefly Aerospace Via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to participate or become involved in something Students are encouraged to engage in classroom discussions to improve their speaking skills. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an earlier event or action that is used as an example or rule to follow in future situations The judge’s decision set a legal precedent for future cases. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – severe or unpleasant, often referring to conditions or behavior The harsh winter weather caused many flight delays. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making progress or moving forward in a particular…
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

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©NASA/Firefly Aerospace 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 think it takes special technology to land something on the moon? Is the technology ready for more moon landings? 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。 event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual The sudden snowstorm was an unexpected event that changed our travel plans. program /PROG-gram/ [noun] – a planned series of events or activities She joined the program for learning Spanish. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or goal, often for exploration or study The astronauts…
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected The team’s victory celebration was cut short by an abrupt power outage. adhere /ad-HEER/ [verb] – to follow or stick to a rule, belief, or agreement Employees must adhere to the company’s dress code at all times. deprivation /dep-ruh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the lack or absence of something essential Deprivation of proper nutrition can negatively affect a child’s growth. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – related to laws or the process of making laws The senator participated in a legislative discussion on tax reforms. physiological /fiz-ee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the normal…
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health

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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。 Have you ever struggled to sleep after a schedule change? Have you heard of daylight saving time (DST) before? 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。 link /lingk/ [verb] – to connect or relate one thing to another Research links air pollution to an increased risk of lung diseases. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – a result or a consequence of an action or event The new policy had positive effects on student performance. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same state or condition Even after the changes, the main…
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to make sure you get enough sleep? If you could change the time of sunrise or sunset, what would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to change in different situations or for different people Prices for fresh vegetables vary depending on the season and location. adjust /uh-JUHST/ [verb] – to change something slightly to fit a new situation or condition He had to adjust his diet after being diagnosed with diabetes. reset /ree-SET/ [verb] – to return something to…
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Experts warn of increased mudslide risks in California due to wildfires, droughts, and climate change

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geological /jee-uh-LAA-ji-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substances The geological survey found signs of ancient volcanic activity in the area. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period of dry weather, especially one that affects crops The drought in the region lasted for over two months, damaging crops. runoff /RUHN-awf/ [noun] – the flow of water that moves across the ground after rain or snow The heavy rain caused runoff that flooded the streets. reforestation /ree-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of planting trees to replace lost or destroyed forests Reforestation…
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