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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear about animals from the past, what kinds of places do you imagine they lived in? Why do you think people are interested in learning about animals that lived hundreds of years ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – what is left of something after it has ended or been destroyed Scientists studied the remains of an ancient tool found near the river. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something in its original condition The museum works hard…
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) 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 like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mummified /MUH-muh-fyd/ [adjective] – preserved by natural drying so decay is slowed The museum displayed a mummified animal found in a frozen mountain area. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before Scientists described the temperature increase as unprecedented for that region. scavenger /SKAV-in-jer/ [noun] – an animal that eats dead or leftover food The vulture is a scavenger that feeds on dead animals in the wild. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or range The study required extensive research before results could be published. arid…
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2026年1月27日
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2026年1月27日
©(NASA via AP) 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 movie or TV show about astronauts? Do you think working in space is dangerous? 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。 stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing and not getting worse The patient’s condition is stable after the treatment. operation /op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized activity or process The factory stopped its operation during the holiday. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone do something Staff members assist customers at the information desk. pause /pawz/ [noun] – a short stop There was…
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2026年1月27日
©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undock /uhn-DOK/ [verb] – to separate a vehicle from a fixed structure The ferry will undock from the pier after all passengers board. protocol /PROH-tuh-kawl/ [noun] – an official procedure The laboratory follows a strict protocol for handling chemical samples. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and effective The software includes robust security features to protect user data. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce harm or risk The policy aims to mitigate traffic congestion during peak hours. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result Scientists discussed the environmental implication of the new…
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2026年1月27日
©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is difficult about living in space? What kind of support do you think astronauts need in space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people away from a dangerous place The storm warning led to the evacuation of homes near the coast. timeline /TAHYM-lahyn/ [noun] – a planned schedule of events The project timeline changed after new rules were announced. reentry /ree-EN-tree/ [noun] – the act of returning to a place The athlete planned a reentry into…
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2026年1月24日
©(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – present or found everywhere Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern offices. delineate /dih-LIN-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to clearly describe or show the difference between things The map helps delineate the borders between the two areas. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and following strong moral rules Employers value integrity in their workers. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and close examination New safety plans received scrutiny from the public. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a common model or way of thinking about something Remote work created a new paradigm…
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2026年1月24日
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