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NASA set to launch $5.2 billion Europa Clipper to investigate Jupiter’s moon for life-supporting conditions

2024年10月18日

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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。 Does Earth’s moon affect our planet in specific ways? Do other planets have moons? 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。 prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to make something or someone ready for something I will prepare my bag for school. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time, but not exactly that number or time The train arrives in approximately ten minutes. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real I believe in fairytales and magic. layer /LEY-er/ [noun] – a level of…
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NASA set to launch $5.2 billion Europa Clipper to investigate Jupiter’s moon for life-supporting conditions

2024年10月18日

BRIX IIMG (5)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prime /prahym/ [adjective] – main or most important; of the best quality The restaurant is known for serving prime steak, which is of excellent quality. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [adverb] – on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles Once aboard, everyone settled in for the long flight. house /houz/ [verb] – to provide space for something; to give a home to something The building housed several offices and a large conference room. vent /vent/ [noun] – an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to escape or enter The kitchen has a vent to let out…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

2024年10月17日

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©REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level The company’s stock prices soared after the successful product launch. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to use up or reduce the amount of something The hikers quickly depleted their supply of water during the long trek. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing a strong feeling of sadness or emotion The movie’s poignant ending left the audience in tears. acclaim /uh-KLYEM/ [noun] – public approval and praise The young pianist received widespread acclaim after her stunning performance at the concert. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

2024年10月17日

Novel Prize

©REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon 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 prefer fiction or nonfiction? Are you familiar with any Nobel Prize winners in literature? 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。 run out /RUHN-out/ [phrasal verb] – to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left We need to buy more coffee because we ran out this morning. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to establish a relationship or emotional link with someone or something The teacher tried to connect with her students by sharing personal stories from her own life. shocked /shokt/…
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South Korea celebrates Han Kang’s historic Nobel Prize victory

2024年10月17日

Novel Prize

©REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What genre of books do you enjoy reading the most? Why? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? What do you think are the benefits of each? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. novelist /NOV-uh-list / [noun] – a person who writes novels The novelist spent years developing the characters for her new book. stock /stok/ [noun] – the goods or merchandise available for sale The store needs to reorder its stock of winter clothing. pride /prahyd/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

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©Anadolu via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the purpose of a rocket test flight? What safety measures do you think are important during a rocket test flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – the act of flying; a journey made by flying The flight to Tokyo takes about twelve hours. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that are done in a certain way The procedure for making the cake is simple and quick. improved /uhm-PROOVD/ [adjective] – made better or enhanced She has an improved score…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

©Anadolu via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something that has been achieved successfully, especially after a lot of effort Winning the national championship was a remarkable accomplishment for the team. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear The teacher used a video to demonstrate the importance of recycling to the students. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important A pivotal scene in the movie changed the characters’ motivations dramatically. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – if a system is operational, it is working The military base became operational after the completion of the training…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

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©Anadolu via Getty Images 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 watched a rocket test flight? Are safety measures such as emergency protocols important during a rocket test flight? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a device that is propelled into the air or space by the force of gases produced by burning fuel The rocket flew high into the sky. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult His first attempt at baking was very tasty. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – the fact…
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