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British girl and father uncover gigantic marine reptile fossils

2024年5月14日

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©Sergey Krasovskiy/Handout via 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。 Do you think fossils can provide valuable information about ancient life forms? Are you interested in learning about evolution? 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。 shore /shohr/ [noun] – the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river We took a leisurely stroll along the shore, enjoying the sound of the waves crashing against the sand. huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or amount The huge elephant towered over the other animals in the zoo, drawing a crowd of amazed…
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Russian cosmonaut sets new space duration record

2024年5月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cosmonaut /KOZ-muh-nawt/ [noun] – an astronaut (a person who travels into space) from Russia The cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station are conducting experiments to advance scientific knowledge. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or achievement marking progress or a notable point in time Graduating from college was a significant milestone in her life, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. orbit /AWR-bit / [verb] – to follow a curved path around a planet or star The moon orbits around the Earth, completing one full orbit approximately every 27.3 days. pose /pohz/…
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Russian cosmonaut sets new space duration record

2024年5月13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。 Are you familiar with any space agencies around the world? Do you think setting records for time spent in space is significant for astronauts? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to officially announce or state something The president will declare a national holiday tomorrow. total /TOHT-l/ [noun]…
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Russian cosmonaut sets new space duration record

2024年5月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are some of the challenges astronauts face during long-duration space missions? How do you think astronauts prepare themselves physically and mentally for space missions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fellow /FEL-oh/ [adjective] – used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you I discussed the project with my fellow colleagues to gather their insights and perspectives. corporation /kawr-puh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a…
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Marriott International leads massive environmental cleanup in Bali

2024年5月12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 feel the effects of environmental problems in your community? Are there many environmental volunteers active in your community? 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。 organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to arrange or prepare something The teacher will organize a field trip for the students next week. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity or sum of something The amount of sugar in this recipe is too much. waste /weyst/ [noun] – material that is not wanted and is left after something has been used Recycling helps reduce waste in…
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Marriott International leads massive environmental cleanup in Bali

2024年5月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose Sarah’s dedication to her studies paid off when she received the highest grade in her class. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt The artist’s joy was tangible as she held her finished painting in her hands. confront /kuhn-FRONT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person directly Maria knew she had to confront her fear of public speaking if she wanted to succeed in her career. reminder /ri-MAHYN-der/…
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Marriott International leads massive environmental cleanup in Bali

2024年5月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common environmental issues that communities around the world face? What might be the impact of plastic waste on natural environments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task Last weekend, many volunteers joined the beach cleanup to remove plastic waste from the shore. ton /tuhn/ [noun] – a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907 kilograms) The delivery truck carried three tons of food supplies to the disaster-stricken area….
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