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2024年10月24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 know what La Niña is? Could you share one of the common signs of La Niña that you’re familiar with? 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] – the possibility of something happening There is a good chance of rain tomorrow. likely /LAHYK-lee / [adverb] – probably; in all likelihood It will likely rain tomorrow afternoon. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The cold weather can affect your health. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in nature, not made or caused by…
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2024年10月24日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about La Niña? What are some common symptoms or signs of La Niña that occur in different parts of the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [verb] – to say what you expect to happen in the future Meteorologists forecast heavy rain for tomorrow, so people should prepare. probability /prob-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the level of chance that something will happen There is a high probability of thunderstorms this evening, so stay indoors. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue to exist or happen, especially for…
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2024年10月24日
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2024年10月24日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. likelihood /LAHYK-lee-hood/ [noun] – the chance that something will happen The likelihood of rain tomorrow is high, so take an umbrella. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time or longer than usual The prolonged meeting left everyone feeling exhausted and uninterested in the topic. recurrent /ri-KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening repeatedly over a period of time The recurrent symptoms indicated that she needed to see a doctor again. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to increase in degree or strength The coach decided to intensify training sessions to prepare the team for the competition. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective]…
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2024年10月23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 know what a meteorite is? Have you ever visited a planetarium or space museum? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury The storm caused significant damage to the buildings in the area. model /MAH-dl/ [verb] – to represent or simulate something, often for analysis or demonstration The architect decided to model the new building in 3D software. strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to hit or collide with something The lightning struck the tree during the storm. note /noht/ [verb] – to observe…
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2024年10月23日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very great harm or destruction The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the city, destroying many buildings. asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] – one of many large rocks that circle the sun Scientists discovered a new asteroid that could potentially pass close to Earth. simulation /sim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a model of a set of problems or events that can be used to teach someone how to do something, or the process of making such a model The researchers used computer simulations to predict climate changes over the next century. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun]…
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2024年10月23日
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2024年10月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit any place in space, where would you go and why? What stories or myths have you heard about meteorites or shooting stars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the point at which something begins or comes into existence The origin of the ancient civilization remains a mystery to historians. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, point, or make clear in another way The results of the survey indicate a growing preference for online shopping. focus /FOW-kuhs/ [verb] – to direct attention or concentration…
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2024年10月21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。 Does a cave on the moon look like a cave on Earth? Are scientists interested in studying caves on the moon? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or underground The hikers found a cave and rested inside to avoid the rain. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something or someone for the first time The children discovered a hidden path in the forest while playing. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential…
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2024年10月21日
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