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Webb telescope spots signs of concealed planets

2023年6月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nested /NES-tid/ [adjective] – placed inside one another, forming a hierarchical or interconnected structure The Russian dolls had a set of nested figures, each fitting perfectly inside the other. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or more than something else The new smartphone model surpasses its predecessor in terms of performance and features. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to The complexity of the legal system often requires the expertise of trained professionals to navigate it effectively. shape /sheyp/ [verb]…
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Webb telescope spots signs of concealed planets

2023年6月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you find other planets interesting? Why or why not? Do you know of other planets aside from the ones in our solar system? Tell me about them. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/ [noun] – a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and curved mirrors The scientist used the telescope to study the behavior of the stars in the night sky. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to reach, stretch, or continue The river extends for…
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Webb telescope spots signs of concealed planets

2023年6月20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 find other planets interesting? Do you know of other planets aside from the ones in our solar system? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time After years of searching, astronomers finally discovered a distant exoplanet with conditions that could potentially support life. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous owners of the house left behind a collection of vintage photographs that provide a glimpse…
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Unlocking the power of genetics

2023年6月19日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behavior, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents A gene is a hereditary unit that determines the characteristics of an individual, such as eye color or height. trait /treyt/ [Inherited traits, such as hair color and facial features, are passed down from parents to their children through genes.] – a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior Being honest is a valuable trait that can help you earn the…
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Unlocking the power of genetics

2023年6月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How are traits passed down from one generation to another? What is genetics? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genetics /juh-NET-iks/ [noun] – the study of how, in all living things, the characteristics and qualities of parents are given to their children by their genes Genetics is the study of how traits are passed down from parents to their children through their DNA. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The new highway will link the two cities, making it easier and…
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Unlocking the power of genetics

2023年6月19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。 Can a person’s genes influence their risk of certain diseases? Do you know what genetics is? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what time the concert starts tonight. certain /SUR-tn/ [determiner] – particular but not named or described My friend has a certain talent for playing the piano, but she’s still practicing to get better. education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college,…
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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world

2023年6月18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。 Is the traditional office model still the most common way of working? Are there benefits to working remotely or from home? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening My teacher will allow us to use our calculators during the math test. lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it There is a lack of chairs in the classroom, so some…
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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world

2023年6月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something The boundary between the ocean and the sky seemed to disappear as the sun set in a blaze of orange and red. crave /kreyv / [verb] – to have a very strong feeling of wanting something After a long day of school, I always crave a big slice of pizza to satisfy my hunger. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The government is taking strong measures to combat the…
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