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2025年10月13日
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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2025年10月13日
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What small living things in the ocean do you know that give oxygen? What happens when the sea gets hotter than normal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Climbing the mountain without gear is perilous. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in a clear and certain way The teacher gave an unequivocal answer about the exam date. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated way The artist made an intricate design on the glass….
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2025年10月9日
©(NASA 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 visit Mars one day? Have you ever thought about what the inside of a planet looks like? 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。 metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper The statue was made of bronze, a type of metal. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens because of an action or situation This result came from the survey the company made last year. land /land/ [verb] – to arrive on the ground after…
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2025年10月9日
©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to Mars, what would you want to see or explore first? Why do you think people are interested in learning about other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat; in liquid form because of very high temperature The volcano released molten rock that flowed down the mountain. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to stretch out over a certain distance or area The highway extends from the city center to the seaside. nickel /NIK-uhl/ [noun] – a hard, silver-white…
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2025年10月9日
©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust Researchers used seismic data to study the underground layers of the ocean floor. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles Countries located near the equator usually have hot and humid climates. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake originates The city was only a few kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] –…
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2025年10月9日
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a robot, what job would you want it to do? Do you think robots can play sports like humans? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by example or action The teacher demonstrated a new science experiment to the class. gap /gap/ [noun] – a large difference or distance in level, amount, or progress between two things There is a large gap between the training of professional athletes and beginners. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun]…
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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 see a robot play a sport like soccer? Do you think robots could be helpful in your home? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who designs, builds, or maintains machines, structures, or systems Many engineers worked on building the new bridge. aim /eym/ [noun] – a goal or purpose that someone wants to achieve The aim of the project was to improve public transportation. space /speys/ [noun] – the area beyond Earth where stars, planets, and…
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archery /AHR-chuh-ree/ [noun] – the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow The national park organized a competition where students demonstrated archery skills. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a large, impressive show or event meant to attract attention The fireworks on New Year’s Eve were incredible spectacles that drew thousands of people to the park. dexterity /dek-STER-i-tee/ [noun] – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Surgeons must develop great dexterity to perform delicate medical procedures. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun] – the combined power or advantage that results when different groups work…
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Beginner Intermediate Expert