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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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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. 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

2023年6月17日

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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

2023年6月17日

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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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NASA launches TROPICS mission to upgrade hurricane forecasting

2023年6月17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 watch weather forecasts? Do you think the weather and climate forecasts that we now have are accurate? 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。 frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The most frequent cause of hospitalization among Americans is heart disease. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and warm temperatures for tomorrow. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very helpful or important Sarah’s mentor provided her…
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Tech startup boosts dairy industry with ‘Fitbit’ for cows

2023年6月16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。 Have you worn Fitbits or smartwatches? Do you think wearable devices could be useful in other areas of our lives? 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。 device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The technician handed me a specialized device to measure the temperature of the room accurately. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things, often from different places or people We will gather all the necessary materials before starting the art project. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set…
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