Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The museum displayed a prominent sculpture that many visitors stopped to look at. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The team made an innovative robot that can clean small plastic pieces from water. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and a big change from other things of its type The artist’s groundbreaking painting changed how people thought about color. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, or achieve The fox was elusive and hard to find…
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first space images with record-breaking camera in Chile
©NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory 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 picture of a star or planet? Do you know what a telescope or space camera is? 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。 project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a goal The art project is about animals. cloud /kloud/ [noun] – a white or gray shape in the sky made of water A dark cloud moved across the sky. galaxy /GAL-uhk-see/ [noun] – a large group of stars in space The Milky Way…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant or difficult to live in The climbers prepared carefully for the harsh weather on the mountain. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to something The manager played a pivotal role in the success of the new project. dispersal /di-SPUR-sl/ [noun] – the act of spreading people or things over a wide area After the event, the police managed the dispersal of the crowd safely. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or something that provides energy or support to live The villagers depended…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) 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 visited a place that was very hot or very cold? Do you think it is exciting to explore new places? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else Students in the group come from different towns across the country. understand /uhn-dr-STAND/ [verb] – to know the meaning or reason of something The student asked a question to understand the math problem better. desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – a large, dry area…
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
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Ancient humans adapted early to harsh environments, new study finds
©(AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, Jerome Delay, Matthew Craft) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of place do you think is difficult to live in? Why? Imagine you are the first person to live in a new land. What three things would you take with you? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. examine /ig-ZAM-in/ [verb] – to look at something carefully to learn more about it Scientists examined the animal bones to learn about its diet. migrate /MAHY-greyt/ [verb] – to move from one place to another, usually to live or find better conditions People…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy it Scientists worked to eradicate the disease from the village. reemergence /ree-i-MUR-jns/ [noun] – the process of appearing again after being hidden or forgotten The reemergence of the disease worried the health officials. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very serious damage The fire had a catastrophic effect on the small town. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone to create or achieve something Good collaboration between the teams helped finish the job…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border
©USDA Agricultural Research Service 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 insects that harm farm animals been heard of before? Have scientific methods been used to stop harmful insects? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wash hands to prevent getting sick. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry or fear He has a serious cut on his arm. method /MRTH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something This is a new method to clean clothes….
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