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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

2024年8月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time Our vacation coincided with the festival, making our trip even more exciting. host /hohst/ [verb] – to organize and provide the space and other things necessary for a special event She hosted a wonderful dinner party for all her friends last weekend. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention because of being very good or interesting The scientist made a notable discovery that could change the future of medicine. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot…
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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

2024年8月1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 about the Apollo 11 mission? Are you interested in outer space? 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。 anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a day when we remember or celebrate something important that happened on that day in a previous year My parents’ wedding anniversary is on July 20th. landing /LAN-ding/ [noun] – the act of bringing an aircraft down to the ground after a flight The plane’s landing was smooth and quick. take place /teyk pleys/ [verb] – happened, occurred The meeting took place at 2 PM….
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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

2024年8月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know about the Apollo 11 mission? What do you think it was like on the moon? Are you interested in outer space? If yes, what about it interests you? If not, why do you not find it interesting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part The new movie is featuring several well-known actors. surviving /ser-VAHY-ving/ [adjective] – continuing to live or exist after an event She was the last surviving person from the old village. look back…
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

2024年7月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the process of making alcoholic beverages, such as sake, wine, or beer? What are some common reasons people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where beer or other alcoholic drinks are produced They visited a local brewery to taste freshly brewed beer. brewer /BROO-uhr/ [noun] – a person who makes beer or other alcoholic drinks The brewer explained the process of crafting the perfect beer. vibration /vahy-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – continuous quick, slight shaking movement The vibrations…
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

2024年7月31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 visited a brewery? Is sake the most popular alcoholic drink in your country? 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。 explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail She explains the rules of the game before we start playing. narrow /NAR-oh/ [adjective] – having a small width in relation to length or height; not wide The narrow path through the forest was lined with wildflowers. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the necessary items for a particular purpose or…
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

2024年7月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tank /tangk/ [noun] – a large container for storing liquid or gas The firefighter filled the water tank before heading out to the wildfire. modified /MO-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed or altered, usually to improve something or make it more suitable The engineer presented the modified design of the bridge to the committee. machinery /muh-SHEE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – machines collectively or the components of a machine The factory’s new machinery increased production efficiency significantly. ergonomic /ur-guh-NOM-ik/ [adjective] – designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment The ergonomic chair helped reduce back pain for the office workers….
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

2024年7月30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 about Ernest Hemingway and his writing style? Do you know of any authors who have had a significant influence on literature or culture? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to show that something is important or good by doing something special We will celebrate her birthday with a big party. birth /burth/ [noun] – the time when a baby is born The baby’s birth was announced in the newspaper. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/ [noun] – written works, especially those considered to have high artistic…
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Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s 125th birthday with annual festival

2024年7月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scholar /skol-er/ [noun] – a person with great knowledge, usually of a particular subject The scholar wrote many books about history. compile /kuhm-PAHYL/ [verb] – to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list He compiled a list of all the books he wanted to read. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – refers to a notable or historically significant place The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt / [noun] – an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past The modern-day…
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