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New giant planet discovered by NASA

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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

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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

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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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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

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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 the Apollo 11 mission? Are you interested in outer space? 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。 anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a day when we remember or celebrate something important that happened on that day in a previous year My parents’ wedding anniversary is on July 20th. landing /LAN-ding/ [noun] – the act of bringing an aircraft down to the ground after a flight The plane’s landing was smooth and quick. take place /teyk pleys/ [verb] – happened, occurred The meeting took place at 2 PM….
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Multiple events to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 lunar landing

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know about the Apollo 11 mission? What do you think it was like on the moon? Are you interested in outer space? If yes, what about it interests you? If not, why do you not find it interesting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part The new movie is featuring several well-known actors. surviving /ser-VAHY-ving/ [adjective] – continuing to live or exist after an event She was the last surviving person from the old village. look back…
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the process of making alcoholic beverages, such as sake, wine, or beer? What are some common reasons people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where beer or other alcoholic drinks are produced They visited a local brewery to taste freshly brewed beer. brewer /BROO-uhr/ [noun] – a person who makes beer or other alcoholic drinks The brewer explained the process of crafting the perfect beer. vibration /vahy-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – continuous quick, slight shaking movement The vibrations…
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Tokyo brewer innovates sake production with music and compact methods

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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。 Have you ever visited a brewery? Is sake the most popular alcoholic drink 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。 explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail She explains the rules of the game before we start playing. narrow /NAR-oh/ [adjective] – having a small width in relation to length or height; not wide The narrow path through the forest was lined with wildflowers. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the necessary items for a particular purpose or…
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