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Man turns Boeing 727 into unconventional home

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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。 Could someone face challenges when dealing with a massive object like a retired airplane? Is it possible to think of other ways to add convenience to unconventional living spaces? 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。 retired /ri-TAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – no longer in service or use The retired teacher spent her time volunteering at the local library. bold /bohld/ [adjective] – Not afraid of taking risks; daring She made a bold decision to start her own business. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee / [adverb] – about; roughly The journey will take approximately three…
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Man turns Boeing 727 into unconventional home

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of area commonly used for measuring large plots of land, equal to 43,560 square feet The farmer proudly owned several acres of fertile land where he cultivated a variety of crops. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – characterized by its uniqueness and easy recognition; having a special quality that sets something apart Emily wore a distinctive hat adorned with colorful feathers, making her easy to spot in the crowded market. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn / [noun] – the process of changing in form or structure; a marked change in appearance or character The caterpillar’s…
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Man turns Boeing 727 into unconventional home

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What challenges do you think someone might face when dealing with a massive object like a retired airplane? Can you think of other ways to add convenience to unconventional living spaces? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee / [adverb] – At the beginning; at first Initially, I wanted to be a scientist, but later I decided to pursue a career in art. massive /MAS-iv / [adjective] – extremely large and heavy The elephant had a massive presence, filling the entire room with its size. feature /FEE-cher / [noun] –…
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning

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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 what a foodborne illness is? Do you think there are common sources or factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? 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。 raw /raw/ [adjective] – (of food) not cooked Sushi is made from raw fish. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity After years of study and research in marine biology, she became an expert on coral reef ecosystems. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a…
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else In a crisis situation, the safety of the passengers is paramount. infectious /in-FEK-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to pass a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another The flu virus is highly infectious and can spread rapidly in close quarters. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue or endure over time without changing or improving Despite the treatment, the pain in her back persisted for weeks. kidney /KID-nee/ [noun] – vital organs responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood He suffered from a kidney…
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your initial understanding or knowledge about foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? What do you think are some common sources or factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Proper communication is crucial in any team project to ensure everyone is on the same page. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The wound became red and swollen, indicating a possible infection. immediate…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars

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©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When imagining the future of space exploration, what aspects do you think researchers and scientists are most eager to uncover or explore further? What comes to mind when you think about the possibility of life beyond Earth, especially on other planets in our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The explorer analyzed the surface of the ancient artifact, looking for clues about its origin and historical significance. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present time…
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