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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense
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 know what asteroids are? Is studying asteroids important? 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。 data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and used to help decision-making or for a specific purpose The company used sales data to improve its products. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about a subject She likes to study history because she finds it interesting. asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] – one of the many small rocky bodies that move around the sun, especially between Mars and Jupiter The…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about asteroids? Why are asteroids important to study? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to set a spacecraft or rocket in motion into the sky or space The team will launch the new app next month to improve communication. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group, often involving a goal The team completed their mission to clean the beach last weekend. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something accomplished, especially by hard work, skill, or effort Winning…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjetive] – extremely important or necessary Good communication is crucial for a successful team project in any organization. effectiveness /ih-FEK-tiv-nis/ [noun] – the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy will be assessed after six months. deflect /dih-FLEKT/ [verb] – to cause something to change direction; to turn aside The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal during the game. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – highly developed and complex; showing advanced knowledge or understanding The sophisticated software requires extensive training to…
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Auto mechanics student faces life-threatening situation as vehicle accelerates uncontrollably to 120 mph in Minnesota
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncontrollable /uhn-kuhn-TROH-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable to be controlled or stopped The child’s uncontrollable laughter disrupted the quiet atmosphere of the library. suspicion /suh-SPISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea that something may be true, especially something bad, without proof Her sudden change in behavior raised suspicion among her coworkers. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – the failure of a machine, part, or system to work correctly The computer’s malfunction caused us to lose several hours of work. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – detailed and careful The researcher conducted a thorough review of all the scientific literature. reliability /ri-lahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun]…
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Auto mechanics student faces life-threatening situation as vehicle accelerates uncontrollably to 120 mph in Minnesota
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the most common causes of road accidents? What safety measures do you believe are most effective in preventing road accidents? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acceleration /ak-sel-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the increase in the speed or rate of something The car experienced rapid acceleration, reaching a high speed quickly. interstate /in-ter-STEYT/ [noun] – a major highway that runs between states They decided to avoid the interstate to stay away from heavy traffic. respond /ri-SPOND/ [verb] – to react to something that has been said or done The police responded…
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Auto mechanics student faces life-threatening situation as vehicle accelerates uncontrollably to 120 mph in Minnesota
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 you give one common cause of road accidents? Are seatbelt use, speed limits, and traffic lights effective in preventing road accidents? 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。 incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, especially one that is unusual or interesting An incident at school made everyone worried. quiet /KWAHY-it/ [adjective] – making little or no noise The quiet library helps students focus on their work. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or interest about something There is concern about the weather for the trip. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/…
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Belgian researchers study impact of climate change on pear farming in 2040 simulation
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What fruit do you wish your country could grow, and why do you think it would be beneficial? What possible effects of climate change could impact the crops or produce in farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen The glass is transparent, so we can see the beautiful garden outside. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting…
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Belgian researchers study impact of climate change on pear farming in 2040 simulation
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