Tag Archive: science & technology
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2023年2月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Would you like one of your organs to be replaced if it failed? Why or why not? What do you think are the most significant advances in technology in the past decade? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. globally /gloh-buhl-li/ [adverb] – across the whole world Globally, people are working to reduce carbon emissions to help protect the planet from climate change. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, often as a copy of something natural The company is developing an artificial intelligence tool to help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately…
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2023年2月28日
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2023年2月25日
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。 How many languages do you speak? Do you want to learn more languages? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s common to see people walking their dogs in the park. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in…
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2023年2月25日
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2023年2月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky in certain parts of the world. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Exposure to certain allergens can trigger an asthma attack, which can cause difficulty breathing and require medical attention. solidify /suh-LID-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to become or make something become certain The signing of a new trade agreement between the two countries helped to solidify their economic ties and…
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2023年2月25日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you learning a foreign language? If so, have you ever dreamed of that language? Are you learning a foreign language aside from English? If so, could you tell me about it? If not, what language would you like to learn? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. puzzle /PUHZ-uhl/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something The math problem was so difficult that it puzzled the entire class, and no one could solve it. learner /LUR-ner/ [noun] –…
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2023年2月16日
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2023年2月16日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelm /oh-ver-HWELM/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion: I was overwhelmed by the amount of information presented during the lecture, and found it difficult to keep up with the pace of the speaker. let go /let goh/ [idiom] – to be more relaxed than usual and enjoy yourself She just let go and had a little fun! resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened The community’s resilience was evident as they came together to rebuild their homes and businesses after…
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2023年2月16日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you enter a messy room? What is the biggest challenge you face when trying to keep your room tidy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas Creativity is the ability to think outside the box and come up with original ideas. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active Exercise can stimulate the release of endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress. inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a…
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2023年2月16日
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 people ever tell you that you’re not clean enough? Does a messy or unorganized space make you feel stressed or overwhelmed? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey My parents are very strict about my bedtime, so I have to go to bed early every night. messy /MES-ee / [adjective] – not tidy My little sister’s room is always so messy that you can barely…
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