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Greek letters will not be used again to name tropical cyclones

2021年3月24日

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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

2021年3月15日

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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

2021年3月15日

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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

2021年3月15日

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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

2021年3月10日

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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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Japanese billionaire seeks 8 volunteers to join him on Moon voyage

2021年3月10日

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© Yusaku Maezawa Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aboard /uh-BOHRD/ [adverb] – on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train Welcome aboard flight ML345 to Manila! all-expense /AWL-ik-SPENSE/ [adjective] – including all necessary or usual expenses, as the full cost of a trip, tour, or the like The newlyweds went on a two-week all-expense tour in Mexico. criterion /krahy-TEER-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something These are the criteria for judging: content, fluency, performance, and timing. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NOOR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a…
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Japanese billionaire seeks 8 volunteers to join him on Moon voyage

2021年3月10日

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© Yusaku Maezawa 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。 Would you like to travel into space? Have you watched any movies or shows about outer space? 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。 billionaire /BIL-yuh-nair/ [noun] – a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc. The new president is a billionaire with no government experience. lunar /LOO-ner/ [adjective] – of or relating to the moon The lunar surface is different from the Earth’s. expense /ik-SPENS/ [noun] – the use of money, time, or effort Our biggest expense…
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Russia launches Arktika-M to oversee climate in the Arctic

2021年3月8日

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© ROSCOSMOS PRESS SERVICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 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。 Have you seen a satellite before? What climate or weather do you like the most? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The Philippines has a warm climate. northern /NAWR-thern/ [adjective] – in or from a north part of an area Sapporo is located at the northern part of Japan. warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – notice of a possible danger or problem, so that it can be prevented or avoided…
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