First private mission to orbit over both poles lands safely in Pacific
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First private mission to orbit over both poles lands safely in Pacific
©(SpaceX 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。 Would you like to travel to space one day? Have you ever imagined what Earth looks like from 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。 private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – not open to the public; owned or controlled by an individual or group rather than the government A private research expedition to Antarctica returned last week with new data on climate change. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft The crew on the cruise ship made…
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Microsoft celebrates 50th Anniversary: from Bill Gates’ first code to a $2.8 trillion legacy
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or point in development The team’s victory was a major milestone in their sports career. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of thinking deeply about something; consideration After the meeting, I took a moment for reflection on the new ideas presented. outdated /out-DEY-tid/ [adjective] – no longer in use or no longer useful because of being old-fashioned or out of date The old computer system is outdated and needs to be replaced. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – an original model on which something is patterned or based The engineers created…
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Microsoft celebrates 50th Anniversary: from Bill Gates’ first code to a $2.8 trillion legacy
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。 Does a 50th anniversary represent a significant milestone for a company? Is it significant when a company celebrates a milestone like a 50th anniversary? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to observe or honor an event with festivities or activities People celebrate holidays with food and fun. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes it possible to do something She got the opportunity to learn a new language. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing done successfully with effort or skill Winning the…
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Microsoft celebrates 50th Anniversary: from Bill Gates’ first code to a $2.8 trillion legacy
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a 50th anniversary represent? Why is it significant when a company celebrates a milestone like a 50th anniversary? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary The teacher said the homework was crucial for passing the exam. confident /KON-fi-duhnt/ [adjective] – feeling sure about your abilities or qualities She was confident she could finish the test in time. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to successfully provide or complete something The team was confident they could deliver the project on time, despite the tight deadline….
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Microsoft celebrates 50th Anniversary: from Bill Gates’ first code to a $2.8 trillion legacy
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NASA astronauts return after challenging mission with Starliner setbacks and SpaceX rescue
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。 Are astronauts involved in space missions? Do astronauts need special training before going to 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。 plan /plan/ [verb] – to decide or arrange in advance She plans to visit the museum tomorrow. due to /due to/ [preposition] – because of The event was canceled due to rain. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving the desired result The concert was successful because many people came. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make certain or sure She will ensure the project is finished on time. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/…
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NASA astronauts return after challenging mission with Starliner setbacks and SpaceX rescue
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult and requiring a lot of effort or skill The project was challenging because we had to meet tight deadlines. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience or come upon something, especially unexpectedly He encountered many problems during his first week at work. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes something more difficult or confusing The meeting had some complications due to technical issues. malfunctioning /mal-FUHNGK-shuh-nuhng/ [adjective] – not working properly The equipment was malfunctioning, so the team had to stop the experiment. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize or…
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NASA astronauts return after challenging mission with Starliner setbacks and SpaceX rescue
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about astronauts and their work? What kind of training do you think astronauts need before they go to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft The astronaut floated in space and saw the Earth from above. mission /mISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty that someone is assigned to accomplish The team completed their mission by returning the equipment safely. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the action of moving goods or people from…
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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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