Tag Archive: Science & Technology
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2025年6月6日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hive /hahyv/ [noun] – a structure where bees live, either built by people or made by the bees themselves The farmers built new hives to protect the bees during the winter. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives in or on another animal or plant and causes harm Scientists found that some birds became sick because of parasites in their feathers. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop something or make it stop Experts say more action is needed to halt the rise in ocean pollution. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over…
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2025年6月5日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have animals ever acted strangely in front of you? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what strange behavior would surprise you? Do you know animals that take care of babies that are not their own? If so, what animals are they? If not, why might animals do that? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer / [noun] – the way a person or animal acts or does things The dog’s friendly behavior made everyone smile. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information about something, often using a…
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2025年6月5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 animals ever acted strangely in front of you? Do you know animals that take care of babies that are not their own? 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。 island /AHY-luhnd/ [noun] – a piece of land completely surrounded by water We visited a small island with many birds. unexpected /uhn-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected or planned The rain was unexpected during the picnic. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – a detailed examination or investigation The study showed new animal behavior. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to prepare and print a book,…
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2025年6月5日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – at the beginning or before any changes The house was originally built as a small shop. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record something by writing or taking pictures The student gave the teacher a travel document. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] – to keep something or someone out The sign says to exclude all outside food from the room. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types The class has great diversity in languages and cultures. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is important The teacher emphasized the importance…
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2025年6月5日
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2025年6月4日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a time when water was not available at home? If so, what did you do? If not, what would you do if it happened? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? If so, what do you remember about it? If not, where do you think it could happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something The town had a food shortage after the storm. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun ]…
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2025年6月4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 experienced a time when water was not available at home? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The street was wet as a result of the rain. fix /fiks/ [verb] – to repair something that is broken or not working He can fix the broken chair. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – for one person or group only; not for everyone This is…
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2025年6月4日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The doctor gave some alarming news about the patient’s health. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow Heavy precipitation in the area caused flooding. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The town experienced an unprecedented rise in tourists this year. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming involved…
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2025年6月4日
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2025年5月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person related to you who lived a long time ago My ancestor came to this country 200 years ago. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – The state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to. The complexity of the puzzle made it hard to solve. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful Her help was invaluable during the emergency. nuanced /NOO-ahnst/ [adjective] – made slightly different in a complicated, interesting, and sometimes subtle way His opinion showed a nuanced view of the topic. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to…
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