NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center
©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to space, where would you like to go? Why? What do you think it would be like to see the Earth from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /LAWNCH/ [verb] – to send a rocket or spacecraft into space The agency plans to launch a satellite next week. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that people are given to do The astronauts trained for a difficult mission in space. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something that is broken or damaged…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, define, or achieve Scientists searched for an elusive mushroom species in the forest. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas The organization supports conservation of rare species. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a place Tropical forests have rich biodiversity. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other Fungi play an important role in the forest ecosystem initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi
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 mushrooms grow in forests? Are scientists interested in studying nature? 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。 forest /FOR-ist/ [noun] – a large area with many trees Many animals live in the forest. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies science The scientist studied mushrooms. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something that was not known before Researchers discover new plants every year. nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals, plants, and things that exist in the world that are not made by people Children enjoy learning about…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of mushrooms or fungi have been seen in forests or parks? Why might scientists want to study mushrooms and fungi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can produce young animals or plants together The forest is home to many different species. researcher /ri-SUR-chur/ [noun] – a person who studies something carefully to discover new information A researcher studied plants in the mountain forest. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record information about something carefully Scientists…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
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 usually look at the price before choosing food at a restaurant? Do you think colorful food makes a meal more interesting? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [noun] – to give something for someone to accept or choose Many restaurants offer smaller meals at lower prices for customers. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of food served to one person Some diners prefer a small portion instead of a large serving. represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to show or be a part of something The new…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to get, use, understand, or afford Online classes make education more accessible to students in remote areas. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or adjust easily Working from home gives employees more flexibility in managing their time. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one thing over another Her preference for quiet places makes libraries a good study space for her. fiber /FAHY-ber/ [noun] – a substance in food that helps digestion The chef included vegetables and beans in the dish to add more fiber. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think about when you choose food at a restaurant? Do you like to eat a big meal or a small meal during the day? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. selection /si-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice from a group of things The library has a good selection of books for children. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not too big, not too small; in the middle Some diners prefer moderate meal portions instead of very large servings. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that forces someone to…
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