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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research
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 know what an eclipse is? Have you ever seen an eclipse? 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。 launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space using force The rocket will launch tomorrow morning. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that is often part of a larger plan Her mission was to find the missing keys. period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length of time during which something happens The meeting lasted for a short period. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to try to…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live on another planet? If you could name a new planet, what would you call it and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interior /in-TEER-ee-er/ [noun] – the inside part of something She entered the interior of the cave to explore its wonders. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something They walked on the surface of the moon during the mission. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat The molten metal was poured into molds…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condensation /kon-den-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which a gas turns into a liquid The condensation on the windows showed that it was much warmer inside than outside. parched /pahrcht/ [adjective] – extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of moisture The parched fields desperately needed rain after weeks of drought. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – a natural or artificial place where a large quantity of water is stored or accumulated, particularly underground The underground reservoir holds enough water to support the town for several months. diverge /dih-VURJ/ [verb] – to develop in different directions or…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins
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 believe it’s possible for humans to live on another planet? How many planets are there in our solar system? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider The teacher suggested studying in small groups for the project. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way something is made or put together The artist focused on the composition of the painting. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to keep someone from…
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion
©Louise Leakey 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 learned about early humans and their way of life? Can scientists learn anything from ancient footprints? 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。 footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface I saw a large footprint in the sand. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis / [noun] – the detailed examination or study of something The scientist did an analysis of the samples. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – the way in which two things are not the same There is…
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion
©Louise Leakey via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about early humans and their way of life? What can scientists learn from ancient footprints? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize someone or something and say who or what they are The teacher helped the students identify the main idea of the story. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with or reacting to someone or something The interaction between the teacher and students was very friendly. locomotion /loh-kuh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun ] – the ability to move…
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion
©Louise Leakey via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The school’s proximity to the park makes it a popular spot for students. biomechanics /bahy-oh-mi-KAN-iks/ [noun] – the scientific study of the movement and structure of living things Biomechanics helps engineers design more efficient sports equipment for athletes. facilitate /fuh-SIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to make something easier or possible New software was introduced to facilitate faster data processing in the office. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in form, appearance, or character The transformation of the old factory into…
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