Tag Archive: science & technology
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2025年5月3日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dialysis /dahy-AL-uh-sis/ [noun] – a medical process that removes waste, salt, and extra water from the blood when the kidneys cannot After his kidney disease got worse, he had to go on dialysis three times a week. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially related to illness The team is working on new treatments for chronic respiratory conditions. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – having great power, influence, or effect The scientist developed a potent new drug to fight the virus. immunosuppressing /uh-myoo-noh-suh-PREH-sing/ [adjective] – weakening or preventing the activity of the…
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2025年5月1日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of someone who traveled to space? What do you know about their journey? What challenges do you think space travelers face when exploring outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the experience, knowledge, and education someone has that influences their current situation His background in art helped him become a successful painter. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – belonging to a particular person or organization and not shared with others They had a private conversation about their plans for the future. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun]…
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2025年5月1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 heard of someone who traveled to space? Do you know anything about their journey? 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。 vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an idea or mental image of something His vision for the company included expanding globally in the next five years. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of traveling to new places to learn more about them Space exploration helps us learn about other planets. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or purpose that someone is assigned to do The astronauts’ mission…
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2025年5月1日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to formally suggest someone for a position or honor She was nominated for the award because of her excellent performance. administrator /ad-MIN-uh-strey-ter/ [noun] – a person responsible for managing and overseeing operations The administrator of the school ensures everything runs smoothly. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-tey-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – happening at the same time The two events were happening simultaneously, so I had to choose one. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam. regain /ree-geyn/ [verb] – to get something back…
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2025年5月1日
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2025年4月29日
©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor 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。 Have you ever seen a movie about asteroids or space travel? Do you think it’s important to study space rocks like asteroids? 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。 chance /chans/ [noun] – a possibility that something may happen There is a small chance of rain during the school trip. rotate /ROH-teyt/ [verb] – to turn around a central point or axis The Earth rotates once every 24 hours. flat /flat/ [adjective] – having a level surface; not curved or raised The land in that region…
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2025年4月29日
©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you discovered a strange object in space, what would you name it? Why do you think scientists want to study objects in space like asteroids? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see The hiker spotted a rare bird sitting quietly in the tree. asteroid belt /AS-tuh-roid belt/ [noun] – the area in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found Scientists believe the spacecraft passed through part of…
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2025年4月29日
©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor via AP) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2025年4月29日
©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to something or someone The cloud formation resembled a dragon flying across the sky. silicate /SIL-i-kit/ [noun] – any of a large number of common minerals formed of silica, oxygen, and one or more other elements Scientists found silicates in the rock collected from the mountain. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the sky or outer space Astronomers study celestial objects such as stars, planets, and comets. anomalous /uh-NOM-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – different from what is usual or expected Engineers studied the anomalous…
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2025年4月28日
©João Zilhão 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。 Does genetics play a role in human evolution? Are there challenges when scientists use genetics to study ancient remains? 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。 feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a characteristic or trait of something or someone The car has many useful features. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist works in the laboratory every day. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something or a particular procedure He used a new method to solve the math…
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