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2026年2月20日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primate /PRAHY-meyt/ [noun] – a mammal with a highly developed brain, such as a monkey or ape Scientists study the primate to better understand animal behavior. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – existing from birth, not learned or taught The child showed an innate ability to solve puzzles quickly. pretense /pri-TENS/ [noun] – an act of pretending that something is true when it is not He spoke with confidence, but it was a pretense to cover his fear. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all important parts or details Students must complete a comprehensive exam at the end of…
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2026年2月20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 like using imagination in games or stories? Do you think learning about animals can help people understand thinking better? 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。 stick /stik/ [noun] – a thin piece of wood The child used a stick to draw lines in the sand. invisible /in-VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable to be seen The gas is invisible, so special tools are needed to detect it. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a way in which two things are not the same There is a clear difference between morning and…
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2026年2月16日
©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do telescopes help scientists study? What examples can be given? Why do scientists explore space? What benefits can be mentioned? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better New data helped improve space research results. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or serious The project is a major step in astronomy. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions to achieve something The process involves studying light patterns. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully Scientists observe galaxies using telescopes. measure…
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2026年2月16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。 Have you already seen a space telescope? Do people enjoy learning about 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。 learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge or skill Students learn about planets in school. large /LAHRJ/ [adjective] – big in size The telescope took large space photos. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something Scientists use a method to study stars. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about something carefully Experts study space every day. help /HELP/ [verb] – to make something easier New…
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2026年2月16日
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2026年2月16日
©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illuminate /ih-LOO-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to make something clearer or easier to understand The new telescope images illuminate complex galaxy movements. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that researchers are trying to achieve The main objective is to explain dark matter behavior. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The telescope captured unprecedented cosmic detail. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – very convincing or believable The images provided compelling scientific evidence. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-ruh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving several people working together The collaborative project involved many space agencies. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then,…
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2026年2月15日
©Sam Lott/NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a rocket fueling test? Why is it done before launch? What dangers can fuel leaks cause? How can engineers reduce these risks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concern /kuhn-SERNS/ [noun] – worries or problems Safety concerns delayed the test schedule. process /PRAH-ses/ [noun] – series of actions Fueling is a slow process. procedure /pruh-SEE-jerz/ [noun] – official methods New procedures improved safety. importance /im-POR-tns/ [noun] – value or significance The test showed the importance of preparation. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important The test…
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2026年2月15日
©Sam Lott/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。 Is a rocket fueling test done before a launch to check systems and safety? Can fuel leaks cause dangers during a rocket launch? 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。 problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with The rocket had a problem during testing. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury Hydrogen gas is dangerous. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – Cambridge meaning: to keep happening or doing something without stopping NASA will continue testing. necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/…
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2026年2月15日
©Sam Lott/NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exasperating /ig-ZAS-puh-ray-ting/ [adjective] – causing intense frustration Repeated delays created an exasperating situation for mission planners. volatility /vol-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – tendency to change rapidly or dangerously Hydrogen volatility requires strict safety controls during fueling. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – extremely important The rehearsal was pivotal for confirming launch readiness. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – producing important effects The delay had consequential impacts on mission planning. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – ability to recover quickly System resilience was tested during repeated shutdowns. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and…
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2026年2月15日
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