Scientists confirm 4.16-billion-year-old rocks in Quebec
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Scientists confirm 4.16-billion-year-old rocks in Quebec
©Jonathan O’Neil via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read or watched something about very old rocks? If so, what did you learn? If not, would you like to know more? Do you know any places in the world where scientists study old rocks? If so, which places? If not, where do you think they study them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks A teacher can influence students by being kind and helpful. respect /ri-SPEKT/ [noun] –…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – if something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is The restaurant serves authentic Filipino food made with fresh ingredients. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large degree or in a basic and important way The company’s profits increased substantially last year. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The athlete gave a phenomenal performance in the finals. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – something that has never happened before The team’s victory was unprecedented in the history of the tournament. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
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 a movie about racing? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? 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。 popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Ice cream is a popular dessert in summer. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – showing things as they are in real life That movie has realistic pictures of animals. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a report giving an opinion about a film, book, etc. She wrote a review about the new movie. film /film/ [noun] –…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a movie about racing? If so, what was the most exciting part? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? If so, which actor do you remember best? If not, which actor would be good for that role? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme or strong The competition was intense, with every team fighting hard to win. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – wanting to be more successful than others He is…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you listen to calm or soft music? If you could help animals in a shelter, what kind of activity would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers to do something without getting paid Many volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – the level or loudness of sound Please turn down the volume of the TV; it’s too loud. breed /breed/ [noun] – a specific type or group of…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. homeless /HOHM-lis/ [adjective] – without a home The city opened a shelter for homeless families after the storm. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [noun] – an organization that does not aim to make money but to help people or support a cause A local nonprofit is helping to plant trees in the city. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – true or available for all people or things in the world The smile is a universal sign of happiness. kennel /KEN-l/ [noun] – a place where dogs are kept, especially when their owners are away The dogs stayed in…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities
©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) 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 or visited an animal shelter? Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill. musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Many musicians performed at the school concert. scared /skaird/ [adjective] – afraid or frightened The loud thunder made the baby feel…
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