Tag Archive: Science & Technology
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2026年2月28日
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do discounts influence restaurant choices? Why? Do seasonal promotions affect shopping habits? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – the feeling of trust or belief in something Discounts helped build confidence in the brand. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or less Cold weather may reduce restaurant visits. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase the size or range of something The brand plans to expand its drink menu. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or importance Sales growth…
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2026年2月26日
©Cusack Lab via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – having a good understanding of complex ideas The new device uses sophisticated technology to track brain activity. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The experiment produced precise measurements of brain activity. categorization /kat-i-guh-ruh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of placing things into groups The study showed early categorization in young infants. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – gradual development over time The scans showed progression in brain responses by nine months. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and important The research is groundbreaking for infant neuroscience. Article Reading: Please read…
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2026年2月26日
©Cusack Lab 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 already tried babysitting? Do babies learn about objects early? 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。 clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand or see The picture was clear and easy to see. strong /STRAWNG/ [adjective] – more powerful or effective The baby showed stronger brain activity. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or useful The study is important for doctors. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – protected from danger The babies stayed safe in the scanner. calm /Calm /KAHM// [adjective] – relaxed and not nervous The…
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2026年2月26日
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2026年2月26日
©Cusack Lab via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do babies recognize objects early in life? What signs show this? How do scientists study baby brain activity? Why is it difficult? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted as accurate The new method provided reliable results for the study. difference /DIF-er-uhn-siz/ [noun] – ways in which things are not the same The scans showed differences in brain activity. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult but interesting The research was challenging because babies moved often. comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling relaxed…
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2026年2月22日
©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people keep old objects? What kind of tools do you use every day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies people from the past by looking at old objects The archaeologist reported a new discovery at the desert site. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – very old and from a long time ago The city is famous for its ancient buildings. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by people in the past The museum displayed…
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2026年2月22日
©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年2月22日
©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. poplar /POP-ler/ [noun] – a type of tall tree with light, soft wood The park planted a poplar near the river because it grows well in wet soil. decay /dih-KEY/ [verb] – to slowly break down or rot over time Food can decay quickly if it is left outside in warm weather. geological /jee-uh-LAH-jih-kul/ [adjective] – related to the structure and history of the Earth A geological survey was done before building the bridge. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – very important and necessary as part of something Communication is an integral…
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2026年2月22日
©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis 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 used a tool made of wood? Have you ever seen something very old in real life? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood The cabin has a wooden door and small windows. lake /leyk/ [noun] – a large area of water surrounded by land The children played near a lake during their school trip. shape /sheyp/ [verb] – to form or make something into a particular form The artist used clay to shape a…
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2026年2月20日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine when you think about apes? Do you think imagination is only for stories and games, or can it be useful in real life? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. captive /KAP-tiv/ [adjective] – kept under control and not free to leave The captive animal stayed in a protected area for medical care. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show or point out something clearly Signs on the road indicate the correct direction. pour /pawr/ [verb] – to cause a liquid to flow from one container to another…
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