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Renewable-energy plan near Atacama site raises alarm over risks to global astronomy research

2025年12月31日

©AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undermine /UHN-der-mahyn/ [verb] – to make something weaker or less effective The change in regulations could undermine long-term research goals. adverse /AD-vurs/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect The team warned that adverse conditions would slow future discoveries. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [verb] – to damage something or put it at risk Even slight vibrations could compromise telescope accuracy. acute /uh-KYOOT/ [adjective] – very serious or severe Scientists described the risk as an acute challenge to astronomy. diminish /Pronunciation: /dih-MIN-ish// [verb] – to reduce or make something become less New light sources…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

2025年12月30日

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©Heritage Auctions via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous movie posters or artworks about popular films have been seen before? What examples of valuable memorabilia have been discussed in school or the community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preeminence /pree-EM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being more important or powerful than others The painting helped show the movie’s early preeminence in popular culture. transcend /tran-SEND/ [verb] – to go beyond normal limits Some stories transcend generations and remain popular for years. confluence /KON-floo-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which two or more things…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

2025年12月30日

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©Heritage Auctions via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronicle /KRON-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a detailed written or visual record of events in the order they happened The documentary aimed to chronicle how early designs influenced the film’s marketing. paramount /PAIR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; supreme Curators said the painting’s role in the campaign was paramount to shaping audience expectations. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and strong increase The surge in bidding surprised auction analysts. derive /dih-RAHYV/ [verb] – to get or develop from something else Much of the painting’s value began to derive from its place in…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

2025年12月30日

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©Heritage Auctions via AP 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 seen movie posters before? Have you heard of expensive things in the news? 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。 admire /ad-MAHY-er/ [verb] – to respect or like something Many fans admire the old poster. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something They made a big purchase at the store. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to show something in a picture The poster depicts two people standing together. visual /Pronunciation: /VIZH-oo-uhl// [adjective] – related to seeing This picture has a strong visual design. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/…
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NASA probes Maven Spacecraft communications failure after sudden loss of signal at Mars

2025年12月29日

©NASA/LASP/CU Boulder via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attenuate /uh-TEN-yoo-ayt/ [verb] – to reduce the force, effect, or value of something Engineers worked to attenuate the impact of solar interference on signal quality. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – happening sometimes but not regularly or continuously The orbiter produced intermittent signals that complicated mission planning. rectify /verb/ [REK-tuh-fai] – to correct something Engineers worked quickly to rectify the system error. protocol /noun/ [PROH-tuh-kawl] – a system of rules about the correct way to act Mission leaders reviewed communication protocol after the unexpected silence. subsidiary /sub-SID-ee-er-ee/ [noun] – connected with, but less important…
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NASA probes Maven Spacecraft communications failure after sudden loss of signal at Mars

2025年12月29日

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©NASA/LASP/CU Boulder via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What news has been heard about Mars missions? What details were memorable? What space communication issues have been discussed before? Why were they important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intractable /in-TRAK-tuh-bul/ [adjective] – very difficult or impossible to deal with The team faced an intractable problem during the mission review. obfuscate /OB-fuh-skayt/ [verb] – to make something less clear The missing data started to obfuscate the team’s analysis. recalibrate /ree-KAL-uh-brayt/ [verb] – to change or correct something so it works well again NASA needed to recalibrate…
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NASA probes Maven Spacecraft communications failure after sudden loss of signal at Mars

2025年12月29日

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©NASA/LASP/CU Boulder via AP 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 heard any space stories before? Have you seen problems with machines before? 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。 locate /LOH-kayt/ [verb] – to find the position of something The team tried to locate the problem. confirm /kun-FERM/ [verb] – to say that something is true NASA must confirm the spacecraft’s condition. maintain /mayn-TAYN/ [verb] – to continue something without stopping NASA wants to maintain the signal. disrupt /dis-RUPT/ [verb] – to interrupt something Solar activity can disrupt signals. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to…
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