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50,000 gallons of water used to extinguish Tesla Semi fire after crash in California, NTSB reports

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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 heard about Tesla? Do you think automated vehicles can reduce the risk of human error in driving? 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。 gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for liquid capacity The tank can hold up to 50 gallons of water. put out /poot out/ [phrasal verb] – to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning They quickly put out the candles before leaving the house. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which…
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50,000 gallons of water used to extinguish Tesla Semi fire after crash in California, NTSB reports

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extinguish /ik-STING-gwish/ [verb] – to stop a fire or a light burning The firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the small blaze in the kitchen before it spread. Fahrenheit /FAR-uhn-hahyt/ [noun] – a measurement of temperature on a standard in which 32° is the temperature at which water freezes and 212° that at which it boils The weather forecast predicted temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the heatwave. retardant /ri-TAHR-dnt/ [noun] – a substance used to slow down or prevent the spread of fire The firefighters used fire retardant to create a protective barrier around the area….
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues

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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 astronauts or mission control teams have a specific protocol for responding when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Are technical issues in spacecraft more challenging to resolve than problems on Earth? 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。 risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of something bad happening The climb was risky due to the slippery rocks. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry He gave a technical explanation of how the machine works. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn / [noun] – a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with The surgery was successful, but a minor complication required additional treatment. deliberation /dih-lib-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration or discussion before making a decision After much deliberation, the committee chose the best candidate for the job. stipulate /STIP-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to state exactly what must be done or how something must be done The contract stipulates that the work must be completed by the end of the month. unwavering /uhn-WAY-vr-uhng/ [adjective] – never changing or becoming weaker; strong and steady…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do astronauts or mission control teams respond when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Why can technical issues in spacecraft be particularly challenging to resolve compared to problems on Earth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to treat something as more important than other things We need to prioritize homework before going out to play. unmanned /uhn-MAND/ [adjective] – not operated by a person; remote-controlled or automated The robot is an unmanned vehicle that can explore dangerous areas. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – firm and unwavering…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

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©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult or takes a long time The athlete’s perseverance during training helped him win the race. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job or purpose that is assigned or self-imposed The team’s mission was to clean the park before sunset. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist, happen, or develop There is an ongoing debate about the benefits of remote work. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Making a study plan was crucial for his exam…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

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©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。 Do you know what space rovers are? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star Earth is the third planet from the Sun. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Dinosaurs lived in an ancient time, millions…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

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©NASA via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know what space rovers are? If so, how important do you think they are for space exploration? If not, are you interested in outer space? Why or why not? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall before? If so, how difficult was it? If not, would you ever try it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or amount of something that is tested or examined The scientist collected samples of the soil for testing. slope…
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