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Guinness World Records names Pepper X as the hottest chili pepper on Earth

2023年12月17日

Pepper X

©Jeffrey Collins/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of Guinness World Records? What specific record caught your attention? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The scientist conducted an extensive study to analyze the impact of climate change on the extensive coastal regions. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the relative amount of a substance within a mixture, solution, or compound The concentration of sugar in this syrup is quite high, making it ideal for sweetening desserts. trial /TRAHY-uhl/…
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Guinness World Records names Pepper X as the hottest chili pepper on Earth

2023年12月17日

Pepper X

©Jeffrey Collins/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The chef’s meticulous preparation of the dish ensured it was perfect in every way. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The company achieved an unprecedented level of success with its latest product launch. relentless /ri-LENT-lis/ [adjective] – continuing in a severe or extreme way The relentless heatwave made it difficult for people to stay outdoors for long periods. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] – the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over…
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Guinness World Records names Pepper X as the hottest chili pepper on Earth

2023年12月17日

Pepper X

©Jeffrey Collins/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。 Are you familiar with chili pepper types? Have you ever come across any particularly interesting or surprising Guinness World Records? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is true, important, or legal Her outstanding achievements in the field of astrophysics were recognized by the prestigious Nobel Committee. average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – typical or representing a typical or common quality, quantity, or degree The student’s scores were all around the average mark, indicating consistent performance. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

2023年12月16日

Ring nebula

©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The discovery of a new species in the jungle was unprecedented because it had never happened before. high-resolution /HAHY-rez-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [adjective] – used to describe something such as a screen or photograph that shows an image extremely clearly The high-resolution display on the new smartphone allows you to see every detail in photos and videos. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged The geologist studied the rock formation to understand how the mountains were…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

2023年12月16日

Ring nebula

©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA 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 about the Ring Nebula before? Do you know what makes scientists interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula? 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。 create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something The artist will create a beautiful painting using vibrant colors, expressing their creativity. dust /duhst / [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances After the construction work, there…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

2023年12月16日

Ring nebula

©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a nebula is? Why do you think scientists and astronomers are interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The main feature of the smartphone is its high-quality camera. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of, involved with, relating to, or made by using chemicals or chemistry The chemical reaction in the lab resulted in a colorful explosion. element /EL-uh-muhnt / [noun] – a part of something Hydrogen…
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AI.com shifts focus from ChatGPT to Elon Musk’s X.AI

2023年12月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. venture /VEN-cher/ [noun] – a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty The entrepreneur decided to start a new venture in the technology sector. entity /EN-ti-tee/ [noun] – something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence The company operates as a separate legal entity from its owners. echo /EK-oh/ [verb] – to repeat details that are similar to, and make you think of, something else Her words seemed to echo the sentiments expressed by the previous speaker. vanity domain /VAN-i-tee doh-MEYN/ [noun] – refers to a domain name that…
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