Tag Archive: science & technology

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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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 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to watch over something Please appoint a surveyor to oversee the project’s progress. altitude /AL-ti-tood/ [noun] – height above sea level According to the report, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 28,000 meters. distress signal /dih-STESS SIG-nl/ [noun] – a signal from a ship or aircraft that is in danger Quickly send out a distress signal; the ship is starting to sink. round-the-clock /round-thuh-klok/ [adjective] – always, at any time of the day Convenience stores have a round-the-clock service for everyone. forecasting /FAWR-kast-ing/…
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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. What environmental problem does your country face? Is recycling important to help save our environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satellite /SAT-l-ahyt/ [noun] – a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc. The latest reports will be broadcasted via satellite. orbit /AWR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star The latest space shuttle launched is now in…
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Facebook to sell Android-based smartwatch next year

2021年2月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in the works /in thuh wurks/ [phrase, idiom] – in the process of being planned or done A recent report said that the software upgrades are in the works. operating system /OP-uh-rey-ting SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a program that controls the way a computer works, and that allows applications (= programs for particular purposes) to work on it What’s the operating system of your new Windows computer? wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [noun] – something that can be worn that contains computer technology or can connect to the internet My brother likes collecting wearable devices like smartwatches. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun]…
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Facebook to sell Android-based smartwatch next year

2021年2月22日

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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 use Facebook? How often do you use your gadgets? 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。 available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used New smartphones are available online. fitness /FIT-nis/ [noun] – the condition of being physically strong and healthy Let’s exercise to have good physical fitness. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something I developed an interest in world history. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [determiner] –…
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Facebook to sell Android-based smartwatch next year

2021年2月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have a smartwatch? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, would you like to have one and why? What devices do you have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose Our family intends to go to Australia next year. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The latest software update has new interesting features. run /ruhn/ [verb] – to (cause something to) operate Old trains used to be run by…
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