Tag Archive: science & technology

MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3月22日

Brix-News

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about climate change and its effects on the Earth? Can you name some of the gases that contribute to climate change? How do these gases make the Earth warmer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – the scattered remains of something broken or destroyed After the storm, there was debris all over the street. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary for life Water is vital for our survival. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of traveling to discover new places or knowledge…
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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3月22日

Brix-News

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 climate change affect the atmosphere and space? Do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change? 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry We use technology to make our work easier. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what will happen in the future based on information or experience The weather experts predict rain tomorrow. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size or amount The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water….
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Beginner

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Iguanas reach Fiji by riding ocean rafts, study finds

2025年3月21日

Iguana

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a lizard or iguana before? If so, what did it look like, and where did you see it? If not, what do you imagine they might look like? Have you ever discovered something surprising about an animal? If yes, what was it? If not, what kind of animal would you like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen or take place The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have occurred roughly 66 million years ago. pattern /PAT-ern/…
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Intermediate

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Iguanas reach Fiji by riding ocean rafts, study finds

2025年3月21日

Iguana

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. raft /raft/ [noun] – a flat structure made of materials such as wood or other floating substances, used for traveling across water or carrying loads Fishermen built wooden rafts to cross the river during the flood. vertebrate /VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal that has a backbone or spinal column Scientists examined the bones of a prehistoric vertebrate to understand its evolution. drift /drift/ [verb] – to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction The boat drifted away from the dock due to the strong current. statistical /stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Iguanas reach Fiji by riding ocean rafts, study finds

2025年3月21日

Iguana

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 lizard or iguana before? Do you think animals can travel long distances on their own? 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。 cross /kraws/ [verb] – to move from one side to another During a storm, the deer crossed the river to reach a safer area. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – travel from one place to another The ancient birds’ journey across continents took thousands of years. trip /trip/ [noun] – a movement from one place to another, often involving distance or effort The penguins’ trip…
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Beginner

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Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns

2025年3月20日

flock

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something becoming worse in condition or quality The degradation of air quality in urban areas has raised concerns among health officials. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations The resilience of local businesses during the economic downturn impressed many experts. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – an action or strategy intended to solve a problem or improve a situation The government introduced new initiatives to reduce plastic waste in coastal areas. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being unpredictable or unbalanced,…
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Expert

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Decline of North American bird populations raises conservation concerns

2025年3月20日

flock

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think birds need to survive and stay healthy? What kinds of things would you want to learn about birds if you were a scientist? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a decrease in the number, value, or quality of something There have been major declines in the number of students joining the science club this year. waterfowl /WAW-ter-foul/ [noun] – any bird that spends much of its life on or around a river or lake, especially one that is shot for food or sport…
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Intermediate

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