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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

©NASA/Firefly Aerospace Via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it takes to land something on the moon? Do you think the technology is ready for more moon landings? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to do or buy something The company wants to promote its new product. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something important that you succeed in doing after trying hard Winning the race was her greatest achievement. despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – in spite of; even though Despite the rain, we…
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

©NASA/Firefly Aerospace Via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to participate or become involved in something Students are encouraged to engage in classroom discussions to improve their speaking skills. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an earlier event or action that is used as an example or rule to follow in future situations The judge’s decision set a legal precedent for future cases. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – severe or unpleasant, often referring to conditions or behavior The harsh winter weather caused many flight delays. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making progress or moving forward in a particular…
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost successfully touches down on the moon, opening new frontier in space exploration

©NASA/Firefly Aerospace 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。 Do you think it takes special technology to land something on the moon? Is the technology ready for more moon landings? 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。 event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual The sudden snowstorm was an unexpected event that changed our travel plans. program /PROG-gram/ [noun] – a planned series of events or activities She joined the program for learning Spanish. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or goal, often for exploration or study The astronauts…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about tropical cyclones? Can you name any famous cyclones from history? What kind of damage can a tropical cyclone cause? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies weather patterns and forecasts weather conditions The meteorologist predicted heavy rain, so we brought umbrellas. historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to events in the past The museum has historical photos of past cyclones. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun ] – the fact or frequency of something happening The occurrence of three cyclones at the same…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known The uncertainty about the weather made it difficult to plan the trip. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] – to reach or succeed in getting something She attained a high score on the exam after months of studying. torrential /taw-REN-shuhl/ [adjective] – (of rain) falling rapidly and in great amounts The outdoor event was canceled due to torrential rain and strong winds. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The teacher underscored the importance of reviewing notes before…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

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 strong winds and heavy rain? Would you prefer to live in a place with no storms at all? 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。 cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent, rotating storm with strong winds and heavy rain The strong cyclone broke trees and damaged houses. conducive /kuhn-DOO-siv/ [adjective] – providing the right conditions for something to happen Quiet places are conducive to studying well. simultaneous /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening at the same time Two simultaneous concerts played different songs. maritime /MAR-i-tahym/ [adjective] – related…
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