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Rare hoodwinker sunfish found stranded on Southern California beach, sparks international scientific collaboration

2024年5月30日

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©Thomas Turner, UC Santa Barbara via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ashore /uh-SHAWR/ [adverb] – towards or onto land from the water The boat came ashore after the storm. hemisphere /HEM-i-sfeer / [noun] – one half of the earth, divided by the equator The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter in December. notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something Please notify me if you will be late. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [adjective] – used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described She was recently promoted to associate manager…
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Forecasters predict quieter hurricane season for Hawaii amidst El Nino to La Nina shift

2024年5月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecaster /FOR-ka-str/ [noun] – someone who predicts or forecasts future events or trends, especially weather The forecaster said it would rain tomorrow, so I’m bringing my umbrella. season /SEE-zuhn / [noun] – a period of the year characterized by particular weather conditions or activities My favorite season is winter because I love building snowmen. Pacific /puh-SIF-ik/ [adjective] – belonging to or relating to the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is vast and teeming with diverse marine life, making it a popular destination for scuba divers and marine biologists alike. hurricane /HUR-i-keyn/ [noun] – a violent storm…
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Forecasters predict quieter hurricane season for Hawaii amidst El Nino to La Nina shift

2024年5月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a hurricane, and how is it formed? Can you describe its main characteristics and the regions where it typically occurs? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? What do you remember about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the typical weather conditions in a particular region over a long period The climate in tropical areas is usually hot and humid throughout the year. disaster /di-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – an event causing great damage, destruction, or distress, such as a…
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Forecasters predict quieter hurricane season for Hawaii amidst El Nino to La Nina shift

2024年5月29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 what a hurricane is? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – someone who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject Sarah is an expert in gardening and can answer all your questions about plants. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow We had to cancel our picnic because of the approaching storm. El Nino…
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables

2024年5月28日

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©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo 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 people in your country usually enjoy salty flavors in their food? Are there potential health risks associated with consuming too much salt? 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。 touch /tuhch/ [verb] – to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone After the accident, she hesitated to touch the steering wheel, fearing another collision. tongue /tuhng/ [noun] – the large, soft piece of flesh in the mouth that you can move, and is used for tasting, speaking,…
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables

2024年5月28日

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©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolutionize /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nahyz/ [verb] – to completely change something so that it is much better Smartphones have revolutionized communication, making it easier and faster to connect with people around the world. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm / [noun] – sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, which is often added to food to enhance flavor Excessive sodium intake can contribute to health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt / [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Smartphones are prevalent in modern society, as most people use them for daily communication and information….
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables

2024年5月28日

Electric Spoon

©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of flavors do people in your country usually enjoy in their food? What are some potential health risks associated with consuming too much salt? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The device was specifically designed to assist individuals with limited mobility in their daily tasks. salty /SAWL-tee/ [adjective] – tasting of salt or containing a lot of salt The soup was too salty, so I added some water to dilute…
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Sun unleashes strongest flare in nearly two decades amid unusual solar activity

2024年5月27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 what a solar storm is? Can a solar storm be predicted? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee / [adverb] – almost, not quite I’ve nearly finished my homework; I just need a few more minutes. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not normal, uncommon It’s unusual to see snow in this part of the country. further /FUR-ther/ [adverb ] – to a greater degree or extent; additionally Please move further down the line to make space for others. fortunately /FAWR-chuh-nit-lee / [adverb] – by good fortune;…
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