Tag Archive: science & technology
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2025年1月30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。 Have you ever seen something unusual in the sky, like a shooting star or a bright light? Would you enjoy learning about where objects from space come from? 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。 footage /FOOT-ij/ [noun] – recorded video or film of an event or scene The news channel aired rare footage of a snowstorm blanketing the entire city. dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine particle of dirt or other substances that settle on surfaces The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the fine dust on the old bookshelf….
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2025年1月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think it’s important for everyone to have the chance to do scientific research? Why do you think accessibility is important in scientific research? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents or blocks movement, access, or progress The tall wall was a barrier that blocked the path. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen or develop The campaign promotes healthy eating among children. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly, often with examples, pictures, or demonstrations The teacher…
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2025年1月28日
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2025年1月28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 you know about any scientific research conducted in challenging locations like rocky terrains? Is accessibility important in scientific research? 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。 accessible /AK-ses-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to approach, use, or participate in The park added ramps to make it accessible to everyone. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition that limits a person’s physical or mental abilities His disability made climbing stairs difficult. inclusivity /in-kloo-SI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the practice of including people from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives The school promotes inclusivity by celebrating diverse…
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2025年1月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] – to provide with a place to stay or to adapt to fit needs The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests comfortably. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services that a company or industry needs in order to work effectively Reliable infrastructure, such as power grids and internet, is essential for business operations. non-compliant /non-kuhm-PLAI-uhnt/ [adjective] – not meeting the requirements of a law, rule, or standard Many older buildings are non-compliant with modern safety standards. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something Recent advancements in…
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2025年1月18日
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2025年1月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a system or device that allows two or more things to connect and communicate with each other The computer’s interface allows users to control the system easily. regain /ree-GEYN/ [verb] – to get something back after losing it He is trying to regain his strength after the illness. implant /IM-plant/ [noun] – a device or substance placed into the body for medical purposes The doctor showed us a picture of the heart implant. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to do many different things or be used in many different ways The versatile…
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2025年1月17日
©(Michael Pittman via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think tattoos were used for in ancient times? If you had the chance to learn about an ancient civilization, what would you want to discover about their culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. non-invasive /non-in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – relating to any medical test or treatment that does not cut the skin or enter any of the body spaces The new non-invasive procedure helped doctors diagnose the problem without any surgery. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in…
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2025年1月17日
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2025年1月17日
©(Michael Pittman via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – very detailed and complicated The chef’s recipe required intricate steps to achieve the perfect blend of flavors. knuckle /NUHK-uhl/ [noun] – one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend, especially where your fingers join on to the main part of your hand After hours of boxing practice, his knuckles were sore from the impact. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance In the animal kingdom, many species establish hierarchies to maintain order in their groups….
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