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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars Astronomy has provided us with fascinating insights into the vastness of the universe. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Understanding the fundamental principles of mathematics is crucial for solving complex problems. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember The solution to the puzzle remained elusive, leaving us baffled. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘exoplanet’ means? If you were an astronaut exploring space, what would you find exciting or challenging about studying planets beyond our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true There is no evidence to support the claim that aliens have visited Earth. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away The mountain range seemed distant, but we decided to embark on the journey. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – state…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some benefits of indoor gardening? How might it differ from traditional outdoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? What features do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee / [adverb] – once a year; yearly We celebrate our anniversary annually with a special dinner. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – complex, advanced, and intricate The smart indoor gardening system comes with a sophisticated sensor for monitoring plant health. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size or volume; growth…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

gardening-2518377_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Eating a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition. restraint /ri-STREYNT/ [noun] – The action or means of holding something back; a measure or condition that keeps something under control. The teacher used restraint in handling the disruptive behavior in the classroom. vertical farming /VUR-ti-kuhl FAHR-ming/ [noun] – A method of growing crops or plants in vertically stacked layers or structures, often in controlled indoor environments. Vertical farming allows for efficient use of space in urban areas. thrive /thrahyv/…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

gardening-2518377_1280

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。 Are there benefits of indoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? 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。 dweller /DWEL-er / [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt / [noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better The student showed continuous improvement in his grades. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of red fire ants before? If yes, what do you know about them? If not, what do you think they might be like based on their name? Why do you think scientists might find the presence of red fire ants in a new location significant or important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of a new species of orchid in…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

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 heard of red fire ants before? Do you know where red fire ants come from? 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。 painful /PEYN-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing emotional or physical pain When I accidentally touched the hot stove, it was very painful. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in this tropical region is hot and humid throughout the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The issue of…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

red fire ants

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. globe /glohb/ [noun] – the world The environmental conference discussed strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change on the globe. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The revelation of the hidden treasure map in the old attic excited the entire family, sparking an adventurous quest to unearth the long-lost riches. nest /nest / [noun] – a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in The…
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