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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

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 heard about asteroids? Would you like to learn more about space missions? 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。 spacecraft /SPAYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels in space The spacecraft traveled far from Earth. path /path/ [noun] – the way something moves or goes The asteroid changed its path. test /test/ [noun] – an action to check something The test helped scientists learn more. change /chaynj/ [verb] – to make something different The test helped change the asteroid’s path. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about space and planets? How would you feel if an asteroid came close to Earth? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the force or action of one object hitting another The impact changed the asteroid’s path. orbit /OR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path of an object around another object The moon follows an orbit around Earth. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or less Scientists want to reduce the risk of danger. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – small pieces left after…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer traveling during busy seasons or quiet times? Why? What problems can bad weather cause when people travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to stop something from happening The airline canceled the flight because of the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a situation when something happens later than planned There was a long delay at the airport. crowded /KROU-did/ [adjective] – full of people The airport was very crowded during the holiday. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation when there is…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-ruhp-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem that interrupts an activity or process Flight disruptions caused long waits at the airport. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or difficulty caused by too much demand The system faced strain during the busy season. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which things come together The convergence of events created major problems. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [noun] – an official order or instruction The agency issued a mandate for safety checks. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Conditions began to deteriorate after the storm. Article Reading: Please read…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) 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 traveling by plane? Would you feel worried if your flight was late? 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。 storm /stawrm/ [noun] – bad weather with strong wind and rain or snow The storm stopped many flights. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a trip by airplane The flight was late. line /lahyn/ [noun] – a row of people waiting The line was very long. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a person who works The worker helped the passengers. early /UR-lee/ [adverb] – before the usual time…
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Evacuation flight brings pets and owners to safety

2026年4月21日

Evacuation flight

©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compassionate /kuhm-PASH-uh-nit/ [adjective] – showing kindness and care for others The teacher gave a compassionate response to a student who felt nervous before the test. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition of being unstable or not steady Economic instability can affect prices in the market. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or situation that affects an event Each student has a different circumstance that affects learning. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to continue through a difficult situation Workers endure heavy traffic during rush hour every day. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – including all people or…
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Evacuation flight brings pets and owners to safety

2026年4月21日

Evacuation flight

©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) 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。 Would you bring your pet if you had to travel far? Have you ever experienced a flight delay? 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。 crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a serious situation that needs quick action The company faced a crisis after losing many customers. trip /trip/ [noun] – a journey from one place to another The family planned a trip to the mountains last weekend. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or things to work together The event needed good coordination between all…
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Evacuation flight brings pets and owners to safety

2026年4月21日

Evacuation flight

©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is important to bring when leaving a place quickly? Why? How would you feel if you had to travel suddenly to another country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people from a dangerous place to a safe place The school started an evacuation after a fire alarm. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation that stops something from working normally The heavy rain caused a disruption in train services. hub /huhb/ [noun] – a central place where…
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Intermediate

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