ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence
©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read about astronauts working in space? If so, what did they do there? If not, what do you think they do? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think could? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The artist’s skill is remarkable for someone so young. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important The teacher played a pivotal…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence
©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File 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 read about astronauts working in space? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? 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。 monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult to achieve Building the bridge was a monumental task for the workers. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you to do Good cooperation makes the project easy to finish. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important and having a strong influence…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence
©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or having great significance The new bridge was a monumental project that took many years to finish. proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to do something well because of training or experience Her proficiency in English helped her study abroad successfully. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is so useful or important that it is impossible to manage without it or them Water is indispensable for all living things. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team’s…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Central Philippines
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented Storms are inevitable during the rainy season in tropical countries. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are large, powerful, or difficult Rescuers faced a formidable task after the powerful typhoon. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention, especially to notice possible danger The police asked for public vigilance during the bad weather. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – an event or person that causes great change The typhoon became a catalyst for improving rescue…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Central Philippines
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 experienced a strong typhoon in your area? Can a typhoon cause problems in a community? 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。 suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something for a short time or until a later time The teacher suspended the class because of the storm. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all or almost all details or facts The school made a comprehensive plan for emergencies. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of working together for a common goal Cooperation helps people rebuild after disasters. stability…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Central Philippines
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a strong typhoon in your area If so, what did you do to stay safe? If not, what would you prepare? What problems can a typhoon cause in a community? If so, what did people in your area experience? If not, what might happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to organize people or resources to prepare for action or work The city tried to mobilize volunteers to clean the streets. alleviate /uh-LEE-vee-eyt/ [verb] – to make pain, problems, or suffering less severe…
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Japan launches new H3 rocket with HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft
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Japan launches new H3 rocket with HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft
©(Kotaro Ueda/Kyodo News 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 imagined what Earth looks like from space? Would you feel nervous or happy to see a rocket take off? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – an organization or office that provides a particular service or manages certain activities The travel agency helped plan the group’s trip to Europe. spacecraft /SPEYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle designed to travel in outer space The spacecraft carried a telescope to study distant stars. tool /tool/ [noun] – object or device used…
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