SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space
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SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space
©REUTERS/Go Nakamura Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What companies or organizations do you know of that are working on making spacecraft for space exploration missions? Why is it important to keep trying and making things better when inventing new technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – planned journeys or endeavors The space agency announced a new mission to explore the outer planets of our solar system using advanced spacecraft. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first…
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SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space
©REUTERS/Go Nakamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing The cancellation of the event due to bad weather was a setback for the organizers’ plans. swift /swift/ [adjective] – happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way Due to the team’s swift response, they were able to resolve the issue and resume operations within a short timeframe. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The manager acknowledged the team’s hard…
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Asian wealth managers head to Dubai for client diversification
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about Dubai? If you were to live in Dubai, what challenges do you think you might experience, considering its unique cultural and economic landscape? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. client /KLAHY-uhnt/ [noun] – a customer or someone who receives services The business prioritizes delivering exceptional products and services to every client, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker tried to emphasize the significance of sustainable…
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Asian wealth managers head to Dubai for client diversification
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 been to Dubai? Have you heard about any recent trends in global investments or wealth management that caught your attention? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do Understanding and following a country’s rules is essential for smooth integration into its society. chance /chans/ [noun] – an occasion that allows something to be done Winning the…
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Asian wealth managers head to Dubai for client diversification
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Asian wealth managers head to Dubai for client diversification
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or owning a lot of things The affluent businessman owned multiple luxury properties and drove a fleet of high-end cars. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – anything of value that is owned by an individual, company, or entity She considered her house and investments as valuable assets that contributed to her overall financial stability. neutral /NOO-truhl/ [adjective] – not taking sides or showing no bias or preference in a conflict or dispute During the negotiations, the mediator remained neutral and refrained from expressing any personal opinions to ensure a…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming
©Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your initial thoughts or assumptions about the soil on the moon? Do you think the soil on the moon is similar to the soil on Earth, or could there be significant differences? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem The scientist’s recent breakthrough in renewable energy could revolutionize how we power our homes. crucial /KROO-shuhl / [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Proper nutrition is crucial for…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming
©Reuters 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 thought about whether plants can grow in the soil on the moon? Do you know if the soil on the moon is good for growing traditional crops like we have on Earth? 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。 ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Her ability to adapt to new situations makes her an excellent problem-solver. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something The artist aims to create a masterpiece that reflects…
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