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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type The educational system was a model for those of many other countries. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation Could you clarify the first point, please? I don’t understand it completely. out of this world /out -uhv-this-wurld/ [idiom] – extremely good His house has an out-of-this-world interior design. trendy /TREN-dee/ [adjective] – modern and influenced by the most recent fashions or…
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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

2021年3月26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。 Do you want to go to space? Do you always stay in a hotel when you are on a vacation? 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。 canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another Example sentence float /floht/ [verb] – to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air Clouds are floating across the sky. design…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

2021年3月24日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians. finalize /FAHYN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc We need to finalize the plans by tomorrow. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to a particular activity There are operational advantages in our new manufacturing process. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The devastating effects of the hurricane were felt. supplemental /suhp-luh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – extra These are supplemental resources that you…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

2021年3月24日

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© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite season and why? When is the start of the rainy season in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distracting /duh -STRAK-tuhng/ [adjective] – making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something The loud music is very distracting. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – possibly Measles is a potentially fatal disease. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her We are all responsible for making this house…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

2021年3月24日

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© CNN 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。 What is your favorite season? Do you like it when it rains? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially Example sentence alphabet /AL-fuh-bet/ [noun] – a set of letters arranged in a fixed order, used for writing a language The first letter of the Roman alphabet is A. confusing /kuhn-FYOO-zing/ [adjective] – Something that is confusing makes you feel confused because it is difficult to understand His words were really confusing. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun]…
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The truth behind astrology’s sudden fame: The stars have spoken

2021年3月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your star sign? Do you often read or check your horoscope? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. boom /boom/ [verb] – an increase in something, or a time when something becomes more popular My business boomed when I advertised it on Twitter. seek /seek/ [verb] – to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc. You must seek approval from your teacher first. horoscope /HAWR-uh-skohp/ [noun] – a description of what is going to happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets…
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The truth behind astrology’s sudden fame: The stars have spoken

2021年3月22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。 Do you believe in astrology? Who do you talk to when you have problems? 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。 teen /teen/ [noun] – a teenager Mia met Grace when they were teens. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced We will check the development of the program. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else He was already introduced in the previous chapter. tool /tool/ [noun] – something that helps you to do a particular activity The…
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The truth behind astrology’s sudden fame: The stars have spoken

2021年3月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. millenial /mil-LEN-ee-uhl/ [noun] – born in the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s Millennials are more inclined to use less traditional means. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Sonny’s father urged him to study medicine. stoke the fire /stohk thuh fahyuhr/ [idiom] – to maintain something to happen, or to intensify something Avoid stoking the fire when someone is upset. introspection /in-truh-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – examination of and attention to your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings Quiet introspection is valuable for people who spend their time alone….
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