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Wet summer triggers surge in Midwest Mushroom poisoning cases

2024年8月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the dangers of eating wild mushrooms? Can you think of any safety tips for identifying safe mushrooms? If not, what resources might you use to learn about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. center /SEN-ter / [noun] – a building where a particular activity happens The community center is a place where people can meet and enjoy activities together. unknowingly /uhn-NOW-uhng-lee/ [adverb] – without realizing or being aware of something She unknowingly walked into a room filled with birthday decorations. liver /LIV-er/ [noun] – a…
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Robert Downey Jr. reveals return to Marvel as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con

2024年8月3日

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©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo 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 follow news about Marvel movies? Do you know who Robert Downey Jr. is? 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。 shock /shok/ [verb] – to make someone feel upset or surprised The sudden announcement of the concert cancellation shocked the entire audience. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – models, statues, or representations of characters or people The museum displayed ancient figures carved from stone, each with intricate designs. audience /AW-dee-uhns / [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a…
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Robert Downey Jr. reveals return to Marvel as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con

2024年8月3日

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©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What qualities make a superhero or villain stand out in a movie or comic book? What movies or shows are you most excited to see, and what makes them exciting or interesting to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mask /mask/ [noun] – a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or for protection She wore a mask to the party to keep her identity secret. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple The puzzle was…
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Robert Downey Jr. reveals return to Marvel as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con

2024年8月3日

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©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a group of people gathered to discuss or present information on a particular topic, often in a public forum The panel of experts provided valuable insights during the conference. villain /VIL-uhn/ [noun] – characters in a story or play who oppose the hero and are typically involved in wrongdoing or evil actions The movie’s villains were portrayed with such depth that they became fan favorites. upcoming /UHP-kuhm-ing/ [adjective] – about to happen or be released in the near future She is excited about the upcoming concert next month. highest-grossing…
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New giant planet discovered by NASA

2024年8月2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 you interested in outer space? Did you know that there are more planets in outer space beyond our solar system? 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。 earth /urth/ [noun] – the planet on which we live; the third planet from the sun We live on Earth, which has water and air. although /awl-THOH/ [conjunction] – used to introduce a fact that makes the other part of the sentence surprising Although it was rainy, we went outside. southern /SUHTH-ern/ [adjective] – located in or toward the south We traveled…
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New giant planet discovered by NASA

2024年8月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you interested in outer space? If yes, what about it interests you? If not, why don’t you find it interesting? Did you know that there are more planets in outer space beyond our solar system? If yes, what have you heard about them? If not, are you interested in finding out more? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mass /mas/ [noun] – the amount of matter in any solid object or in any volume of liquid or gas The scientist measured the mass of the liquid in the container. distant…
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New giant planet discovered by NASA

2024年8月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain. Many people speculated about the cause of the strange noise. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and the objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars He developed an interest in astronomy after watching a documentary about stars. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The proximity of the school to his house made it easy for him…
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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

2024年8月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time Our vacation coincided with the festival, making our trip even more exciting. host /hohst/ [verb] – to organize and provide the space and other things necessary for a special event She hosted a wonderful dinner party for all her friends last weekend. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention because of being very good or interesting The scientist made a notable discovery that could change the future of medicine. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot…
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