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Sun unleashes strongest flare in nearly two decades amid unusual solar activity

2024年5月27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 you know what a solar storm is? Can a solar storm be predicted? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee / [adverb] – almost, not quite I’ve nearly finished my homework; I just need a few more minutes. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not normal, uncommon It’s unusual to see snow in this part of the country. further /FUR-ther/ [adverb ] – to a greater degree or extent; additionally Please move further down the line to make space for others. fortunately /FAWR-chuh-nit-lee / [adverb] – by good fortune;…
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Sun unleashes strongest flare in nearly two decades amid unusual solar activity

2024年5月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The school has been open for a decade. erupt /ih-RUHPT / [verb] – to explode or burst out suddenly The volcano can erupt at any time. rotate /roh-TEYT/ [verb] – to turn or spin around a central point The Earth will rotate once every 24 hours. radiation /rey-dee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials The sun gives off radiation that we can feel as heat. sequence /SEE-kwuhns/ [noun] – a series of related…
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Sun unleashes strongest flare in nearly two decades amid unusual solar activity

2024年5月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are solar flares, and how do they occur? Why are solar flares important to study? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dynamics /dahy-NAM-iks/ [noun] – refers to the forces, factors, or elements that contribute to the overall behavior, functioning, or changes within a system or situation The dynamics of a classroom can change dramatically depending on the teacher’s approach to teaching. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis / [noun] – examination and interpretation of data or information to understand its significance The scientist conducted a thorough analysis of the experiment results to draw accurate…
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Solar storm unleashes dazzling Northern Lights display across Northern Hemisphere

2024年5月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact or event that can be observed and studied The appearance of the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme in degree; very strong or severe The storm caused intense excitement among skywatchers. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another The transmission of solar energy through space powers the Northern Lights. similarly /SIM-uh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – in a similar way or manner Similarly, the solar storm of 2003 caused widespread disruptions. observer /uhb-ZUR-ver/ [noun] – someone…
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Solar storm unleashes dazzling Northern Lights display across Northern Hemisphere

2024年5月26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 you know what a solar storm is? Do you think solar storms are predictable events? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – a statement or event that alerts people to possible danger or trouble The weather forecast issued a warning about the incoming storm. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a visually striking performance or display The fireworks show was a spectacular spectacle in the night sky. London /LUN-duhn/ [noun] – the capital city of England and the United Kingdom London is famous for its historical landmarks…
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Solar storm unleashes dazzling Northern Lights display across Northern Hemisphere

2024年5月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a solar storm, and what do you know about its effects on Earth? Do you think solar storms are predictable events? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. solar storm /SOH-ler stawrm/ [noun] – a disturbance on the Sun, such as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection, that releases a large amount of energy into space, potentially affecting Earth’s magnetosphere and causing geomagnetic storms Scientists study solar storms to better understand how they can impact our planet. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

2024年5月25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。 Have you ever seen or heard about the baobab tree? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The recent rainfall has helped revive the dry crops in the fields. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult She managed to finish the project on time despite the tight deadline. seed /seed/ [noun] – a small, usually hard part of a plant from…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

2024年5月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians for centuries. dispersal /dih-SPUR-suhl/ [noun] – the act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area The dispersal of seeds by the wind ensures that the plant species can thrive in new locations. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – the direct descent or ancestry of a group of organisms, including their evolutionary history and genetic relationships Researchers studied the lineage of the endangered species to better understand its evolutionary adaptations. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry…
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