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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

©Anadolu via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something that has been achieved successfully, especially after a lot of effort Winning the national championship was a remarkable accomplishment for the team. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear The teacher used a video to demonstrate the importance of recycling to the students. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important A pivotal scene in the movie changed the characters’ motivations dramatically. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – if a system is operational, it is working The military base became operational after the completion of the training…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

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©Anadolu via Getty Images 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 watched a rocket test flight? Are safety measures such as emergency protocols important during a rocket test flight? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a device that is propelled into the air or space by the force of gases produced by burning fuel The rocket flew high into the sky. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult His first attempt at baking was very tasty. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – the fact…
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Unprecedented rainfall transforms Sahara Desert

2024年10月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make or show a connection between two or more things The scientist linked the study results to previous research on climate change. extratropical /EK-struh-TROP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to areas outside of the tropics Extratropical storms often occur in regions where cold and warm air meet. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies weather and atmospheric conditions The meteorologist predicted rain based on the latest satellite images. atmospheric /at-muhs-FER-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the atmosphere or the air surrounding the Earth The atmospheric pressure decreased as the storm approached the coastline….
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Unprecedented rainfall transforms Sahara Desert

2024年10月15日

BRIX IIMG (1)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens to a desert landscape when it rains? Why is rain considered a significant event in deserts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact or event that can be observed, especially something unusual or difficult to understand The Northern Lights are a beautiful phenomenon that many people travel to see. moisture /MOIS-cher/ [noun] – a small amount of liquid, often water, that is present in the air or on a surface Plants need some moisture to grow healthy and strong. devastation /dev-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – severe…
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Unprecedented rainfall transforms Sahara Desert

2024年10月15日

BRIX IIMG (1)

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。 Does a desert landscape change when it rains? Is rain considered a significant event in deserts? 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。 receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to be given or experience something The city received a large amount of snow last winter, far more than usual. rainfall /REYN -fawl/ [noun] – the amount of rain that falls in a specific area The rainfall this month is above average. record /rek-ERD/ [verb] – to write down or store information Please record your name on the sheet. benefit /BEN-uh-fit / [verb]…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

2024年10月14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。 Have you ever eaten eel? Do you believe specific environmental conditions are necessary for successful eel farming? 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。 farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of growing plants or raising animals for food Farming helps people grow food for everyone. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire of consumers for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in summer. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help or assistance The teacher gives support to students in class. training /TREY-ning/ [noun] – the process of learning…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

2024年10月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which something is damaged or worsens in quality, condition, or level The degradation of the forest due to illegal logging has become a serious issue. livelihood /lAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – the way someone earns the money they need to pay for food, a place to live, etc. Many farmers depend on the land for their livelihood. aquaculture /AK-wuh-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish or plants for food The growth of aquaculture has helped reduce pressure on wild fish populations. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

2024年10月14日

BRIX IIMG (2)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten eel? What dishes do you think include eel as an ingredient? What environmental conditions do you think are necessary for successful eel farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fisherman /FISH-er-muhn/ [noun] – a person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby The fisherman woke up early to catch fresh fish for his family. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments Her income allows her to buy new clothes and save for vacations. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/…
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