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NASA astronauts return after challenging mission with Starliner setbacks and SpaceX rescue

2025年4月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about astronauts and their work? What kind of training do you think astronauts need before they go to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft The astronaut floated in space and saw the Earth from above. mission /mISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty that someone is assigned to accomplish The team completed their mission by returning the equipment safely. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the action of moving goods or people from…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

2025年4月13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 know about Asian elephants? Are elephants are considered endangered? 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。 conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize or perform a particular activity The teacher will conduct the experiment tomorrow. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – the detailed study of a subject to discover new facts or information The student is doing research for the project. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist The survival of the species depends on protection. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance to something…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

2025年4月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Asian elephants? Why do you think elephants are considered endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The report gave me an interesting insight into the problem. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals living in a specific area The population of elephants in the park is growing. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something getting worse or being damaged Air pollution leads to the degradation of the environment. foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the basic…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

2025年4月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relating to genes or heredity The study showed that genetic diversity is important for species survival. viability /BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to live, grow, or develop The viability of the elephant population depends on habitat preservation. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types or elements The forest has a great diversity of plants and animals. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct The Asian elephant is an endangered species in Cambodia. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in something There has been a…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

2025年4月12日

Kid

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 think cooking is a useful skill for kids? Have you ever cooked with a family member? 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。 basic /BEY-sik/ [adjective] – simple and necessary; the most important and easiest part of something We learned basic first aid skills at the safety workshop last weekend. safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not dangerous The workers handled the chemicals safely by wearing gloves and goggles. proud /proud/ [adjective] – feeling happy and satisfied about something you have done He felt proud…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

2025年4月12日

Kid

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could cook any meal for your family, what would it be? What do you think is fun or difficult about cooking? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – a situation where people are required to stay in their homes for safety reasons The city declared a lockdown after the snowstorm to keep everyone safe. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – able to do things without help from others After practicing for months, she became more independent in playing the piano. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object that helps…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

2025年4月12日

Kid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a class or series of classes where a small group of people learn about a specific subject or activity by doing practical work The school organized workshops on digital photography for interested students. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to the mental process of learning, understanding, and remembering Playing chess is believed to improve cognitive abilities in both children and adults. therapist /THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a person trained to help others through therapy, especially related to mental, physical, or speech conditions A speech therapist helped the student improve pronunciation and speaking fluency. intimidated…
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