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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Nobel Prize? What kind of discoveries or studies do you think can change the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The school is prestigious because many famous people studied there. modesty /MOD-uh-stee/ [noun] – the quality of not talking about or being proud of your achievements or abilities Her modesty impressed everyone when she won the competition. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – careful and complete in every way The teacher made…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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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 heard about the Nobel Prize before? Do you think discoveries or studies can change the world? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or excellent enough to be noticed The town has a notable museum with ancient art. graciousness /GREY-shuhs-nis/ [noun ] – the quality of being kind, polite, and generous, especially to others His graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party. systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – done using an organized and careful plan or method The cleaner followed a systematic way…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The city invited an eminent scientist to speak about new medical discoveries. humility /hyoo-MIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of not being proud and of recognizing your own weaknesses Showing humility after winning a contest makes a person more admirable. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult Success in science often requires perseverance and patience through many failures. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] – a basic structure that supports or organizes something Engineers designed a strong framework for the city’s new bridge. pioneering /pahy-uh-NEER-ing/ [adjective] – introducing new and original ideas or methods; being among the first to develop something The company is known for its pioneering technology in electric vehicles. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get; shortage The scarcity of affordable housing has become a major issue in many cities. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event or achievement…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) 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 ever done a science experiment at school? Have you ever heard about the Nobel Prize before? 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。 winner /WIN-er/ [noun] – a person who receives a prize because they have succeeded in something The winners of the art contest received medals and certificates. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size The baby held a tiny flower in her hand. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having no or very little water or moisture The land became dry…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of global problems do you think scientists are trying to solve today? If you could invent something to help the Earth, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemistry /KEM-uh-stree/ [noun] – the science that studies substances and how they change when mixed or combined She wants to study chemistry in college to become a scientist. structure /STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – something that has been built or arranged in a particular way Many modern structures are made of glass and steel….
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Plant-based diets gain attention for their health and environmental benefits

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of damaging or making something worse, especially the environment or condition of something The government introduced new laws to stop the degradation of coastal areas caused by pollution. feasible /FEE-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible or practical to do or achieve The city council is studying whether building a new subway line is feasible with the current budget. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, value, or strength of something Adding soft background music enhances the atmosphere in restaurants. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a major change or improvement in someone…
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Plant-based diets gain attention for their health and environmental benefits

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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 like trying new kinds of food? Have you ever eaten a meal made only from plants? 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。 meal /meel/ [noun] – food that is eaten at a regular time of the day The shelter gives free meals to homeless people every weekend. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place or achieve a goal The charity started in one community and soon reached other parts of the country. bean /been/ [noun] – a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various…
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