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Unlocking the power of genetics
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
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
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
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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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like working in the office? Why or why not? What do you know about the hybrid work model? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance We took a trip to a remote island where there were no roads or cars, and we had to walk or take a boat to get around. combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group In cooking class, we learned how to combine different ingredients like…
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NASA launches TROPICS mission to upgrade hurricane forecasting
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NASA launches TROPICS mission to upgrade hurricane forecasting
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch weather forecasts? Why or why not? Do you think the weather and climate forecasts that we now have are accurate? What could be improved? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Sarah showed great initiative by organizing a community clean-up event, gathering volunteers and cleaning supplies to make a positive impact on the neighborhood. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else After the heavy rain, subsequent flooding occurred, causing road closures and…
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NASA launches TROPICS mission to upgrade hurricane forecasting
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. upcoming /UHP-kuhm-ing/ [adjective] – happening soon The weather forecast predicts rain for the upcoming weekend, so remember to bring your umbrella. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc. The intensity of the storm was evident as the wind howled and the rain poured down. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train The entire team assembled aboard the bus, ready to travel to the competition. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or…
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