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Solar storm unleashes dazzling Northern Lights display across Northern Hemisphere

2024年5月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a solar storm, and what do you know about its effects on Earth? Do you think solar storms are predictable events? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. solar storm /SOH-ler stawrm/ [noun] – a disturbance on the Sun, such as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection, that releases a large amount of energy into space, potentially affecting Earth’s magnetosphere and causing geomagnetic storms Scientists study solar storms to better understand how they can impact our planet. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

2024年5月25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 seen or heard about the baobab tree? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The recent rainfall has helped revive the dry crops in the fields. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult She managed to finish the project on time despite the tight deadline. seed /seed/ [noun] – a small, usually hard part of a plant from…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

2024年5月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians for centuries. dispersal /dih-SPUR-suhl/ [noun] – the act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area The dispersal of seeds by the wind ensures that the plant species can thrive in new locations. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – the direct descent or ancestry of a group of organisms, including their evolutionary history and genetic relationships Researchers studied the lineage of the endangered species to better understand its evolutionary adaptations. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry…
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Research uncovers baobab tree’s history and oceanic routes

2024年5月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you believe are the benefits of trees to the environment and to humans? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? If so, what was your experience like? If not, would you be interested in getting involved in such activities in the future? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or originate Fossils indicate that the earliest mammals emerged on Earth in the Triassic period, evolving from reptile-like ancestors. seed pod /seed pod/ [noun] – a long, narrow part…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires? How do they typically start, and what are some of the consequences? Why do you think wildfires are more common in some regions than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. break out /breyk out/ [phrasal verb] – to start suddenly and violently, especially of a fire or war The campers were frightened when the forest fire broke out nearby. lead to /leed too/ [phrasal verb] – to cause something to happen or result in a particular situation Careless disposal of cigarettes can lead to…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush Last summer, a wildfire swept through the forest, destroying everything in its path. favorable /FEY-ver-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – describes conditions that are advantageous or beneficial The weather forecast predicted favorable conditions for our picnic, with clear skies and mild temperatures. containment /kuhn-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits Firefighters worked tirelessly to achieve containment of the wildfire, preventing it from spreading further. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to control or prevent a situation rather…
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Fort McMurray wildfire sparks evacuations amidst favorable winds

2024年5月24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 wildfires? Is this situation common in your area? 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。 expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen or someone will arrive I expect my friend to come to the party tonight. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe During the flood, we had to evacuate our homes and move to higher ground. damage /DAM-ij / [noun] – physical harm that is done to something or to someone’s body The storm…
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