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NASA delays astronauts’ return due to Starliner issues

2024年8月11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。 Would you feel frustrated if you ended up staying in a certain place longer than you intended? Do people face challenges if they have to extend their stay unexpectedly? 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。 postpone /pohst-POHN/ [verb] – to delay an event or action to a later time The teacher decided to postpone the test until next week. test /test / [verb] – to take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something The engineers will test the software to ensure its performance. worn out /WAWRN-OUT/…
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NASA delays astronauts’ return due to Starliner issues

2024年8月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if you ended up staying in a certain place longer than you intended? What challenges might people face if they have to extend their stay unexpectedly? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. backup /BAK-uhp/ [adjective] – serving as an alternative or supplementary option in case the primary one fails or is unavailable We have a backup plan in case our main idea doesn’t work. thruster /THRUHS-ter/ [noun] – a small engine on a spacecraft, used to control or adjust its movement The spaceship used its thrusters to…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

2024年8月10日

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong 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。 Which sport are you most excited to watch at the Olympics? Is fencing widely played in your country? 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。 score /skawr/ [verb] – to earn points or achieve a goal in a game or activity The soccer player scored a winning goal in the last minute. touch /tuhch/ [noun] – contacts or interactions with something, especially in sports where players physically hit or connect with an object Each player made touches on the ball during the match. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

2024年8月10日

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do countries get their athletes ready for big events like the Olympics? Is fencing a popular sport in your country? What do you know about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – involving competition; striving to win or be better than others The new student was very competitive in the spelling bee, always aiming to be the best. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning; at first Initially, I thought the book would be boring, but it turned out to be quite interesting. take…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

2024年8月10日

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – extremely good or remarkable The orchestra’s performance was so impressive that it left the audience in awe, with many standing and applauding enthusiastically. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference or inconsistency between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the numbers on the report and the numbers on the invoice. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to go beyond or exceed in quality or amount The team managed to surpass their goal for the fundraising event by raising even more money than expected. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9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。 Are there common strategies companies use to increase their profits? Is it important for companies to share their profit-increase information with their employees and customers? 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。 high /hahy/ [adjective] – greater than usual or expected; elevated The mountain was so high that it reached the clouds. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money required to purchase or do something The cost of the new phone is $500. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court of law The company is…
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