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2024年9月23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 corals in person? Have you heard of coral bleaching before? 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – a determined attempt to achieve something The company’s effort to reduce waste was successful. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The transport of goods across the country is done by trucks and trains. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage The new law aims to protect endangered species. involve /in-VOLV/…
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2024年9月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the role of corals in ocean ecosystems? What are some ways people might be able to help protect and preserve coral reefs? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insulated /IN-syuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – protected or covered to prevent the loss of heat or cold The insulated water bottle kept my coffee hot for hours. offshore /AWF-SHAWR/ [adjective] – situated or occurring in the sea, away from the shore The company is investing in offshore wind farms to generate renewable energy. nursery /NUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a place where…
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2024年9月23日
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2024年9月23日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move or move something or someone from one place to another The company relocated its headquarters to a larger building downtown. meticulously /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that shows great care and attention to detail She meticulously arranged the flowers in the vase to create a perfect centerpiece. sediment /SED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a soft substance that is like a wet powder and consists of very small pieces of a solid material that have fallen to the bottom of a liquid Over time, layers of sediment built up at the bottom…
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2024年9月21日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take or move out or back, or to remove The company decided to withdraw its offer after further negotiations failed. controversial /kon-truh-VUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – causing disagreement or discussion The new law was controversial, sparking debates across the country. unauthorized /uhn-AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – without official permission The unauthorized entry into the building led to security concerns. recreation /rek-ree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something exist or happen again The artist’s recreation of the old painting was nearly identical to the original. advocate /AD-vuh-kit, -keyt/ [noun] – a person who supports a…
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2024年9月21日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry? Can you think of any examples where technology, like CGI or motion capture, has been used to create characters in movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to forbid or not allow something The school will prohibit students from using phones during class. digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – related to or involving computer technology She uses a digital camera to take pictures. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – a person who judges or evaluates something The critic gave the…
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2024年9月21日
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2024年9月21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 the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry? Have you seen examples where technology, like CGI or motion capture, has been used to create characters in movies? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – refers to the specific conditions or clauses outlined in a contract The terms of the agreement were not clear about how the image would be used. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of something She bought a replica of the famous statue. fear /feer/ [noun] –…
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2024年9月19日
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2024年9月19日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Tesla? What are the advantages and disadvantages of automated driving systems compared to human-driven vehicles? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product The company launched a new marketing campaign to promote their latest product. automated /AW-tuh-may-tuhd/ [adjective] – carried out by machines or computers without needing human control The factory’s automated system ensures products are assembled with high precision. freeway /FREE-wey/ [noun] – a high-capacity road designed for…
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