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The world’s first space hotel to open in 2027

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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 want to go to space? Do you always stay in a hotel when you are on a vacation? 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。 canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another Example sentence float /floht/ [verb] – to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air Clouds are floating across the sky. design…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians. finalize /FAHYN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc We need to finalize the plans by tomorrow. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to a particular activity There are operational advantages in our new manufacturing process. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The devastating effects of the hurricane were felt. supplemental /suhp-luh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – extra These are supplemental resources that you…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

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© CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite season and why? When is the start of the rainy season in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distracting /duh -STRAK-tuhng/ [adjective] – making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something The loud music is very distracting. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – possibly Measles is a potentially fatal disease. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her We are all responsible for making this house…
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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

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© CNN 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。 What is your favorite season? Do you like it when it rains? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially Example sentence alphabet /AL-fuh-bet/ [noun] – a set of letters arranged in a fixed order, used for writing a language The first letter of the Roman alphabet is A. confusing /kuhn-FYOO-zing/ [adjective] – Something that is confusing makes you feel confused because it is difficult to understand His words were really confusing. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun]…
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Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time

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©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet via CNN 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 reading or watching about sea animals? What is your favorite sea animal? 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。 shark /shahrk/ [noun] – a large fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back The movie “Jaws” is about sharks. ocean /OH-shuhn/ [noun] – a very large area of sea The Pacific Ocean is the biggest and deepest ocean in the world. between /bih-TWEEN/ [preposition] – in or into the space that separates two places, persons, or things The…
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Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time

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©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you have seen a live sea animal? Are you willing to dive into the sea to discover other sea creatures? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capture /KAP-cher/ [verb] – to record or take a picture of something using a camera The incident was captured by a passer-by. researcher /ree-SUR-cher/ [noun] – someone who studies a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding The researcher is having a hard time to…
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Photos of glow-in-the-dark shark captured by scientists for the first time

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©Dr. Jérôme Mallefet via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vertebrate /VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal that has a spine or backbone Reptiles, birds, and fish are all vertebrates. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or sea transport The marine wildlife should be protected at all costs. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to send out light, sound, or a smell, or a gas or other substance The factory near the town emits gas that can poison animals. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live, or to be real He strongly believes that aliens exist. execute /EK-si-kyoot/ [verb] – to perform or…
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Japanese billionaire seeks 8 volunteers to join him on Moon voyage

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© Yusaku Maezawa Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite space movie or TV show? What is interesting about outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accompany /uh-KUHM-puh-nee/ [verb] – to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something Would you like me to accompany you to your room? reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret The new movie was revealed in yesterday’s comic convention. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [verb] – to be helped by something or…
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