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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a robot, what job would you want it to do? Do you think robots can play sports like humans? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by example or action The teacher demonstrated a new science experiment to the class. gap /gap/ [noun] – a large difference or distance in level, amount, or progress between two things There is a large gap between the training of professional athletes and beginners. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun]…
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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。 Would you like to see a robot play a sport like soccer? Do you think robots could be helpful in your home? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who designs, builds, or maintains machines, structures, or systems Many engineers worked on building the new bridge. aim /eym/ [noun] – a goal or purpose that someone wants to achieve The aim of the project was to improve public transportation. space /speys/ [noun] – the area beyond Earth where stars, planets, and…
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2025年10月8日
©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archery /AHR-chuh-ree/ [noun] – the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow The national park organized a competition where students demonstrated archery skills. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a large, impressive show or event meant to attract attention The fireworks on New Year’s Eve were incredible spectacles that drew thousands of people to the park. dexterity /dek-STER-i-tee/ [noun] – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Surgeons must develop great dexterity to perform delicate medical procedures. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun] – the combined power or advantage that results when different groups work…
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2025年10月8日
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2025年10月7日
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2025年10月7日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “robot”? What kind of animals do you think are important to protect in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to send people, equipment, or resources into action or position for a purpose Hundreds of rescue drones were deployed after the typhoon to search for missing villagers. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful and effective in real situations Solar panels were chosen as a practical solution to reduce energy costs in the school. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] –…
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2025年10月7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。 Have you ever seen a snake before? Do you think animals can sometimes cause problems in nature? 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。 attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come closer or show interest Bright lights are used to attract fish at night in some coastal towns. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get away from a place or situation Some birds escaped from the zoo after a strong storm damaged the cages. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, size, or amount The number…
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2025年10月7日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. python /PAHY-thon/ [noun] – a very large type of snake that kills animals by wrapping around them and squeezing Large pythons were found in villages near the river, causing fear among the farmers. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – an animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur Scientists discovered a new species of small mammals living in the mountains. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding something by making it look like its surroundings Some insects use camouflage to protect themselves from birds and other predators. infancy /IN-fuhn-see/ [noun] – the…
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2025年10月5日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rancher /RAN-cher/ [noun] – a farmer who raises animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses on a large area of land Ranchers in Texas are improving their land to produce healthier cattle. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – causing death; deadly The government banned the use of lethal chemicals in farming to protect the environment. deterrence /dih-TUR-uhns/ [noun] – the act of preventing someone from doing something by making it seem difficult or dangerous Stronger security at airports is meant to provide deterrence against illegal activities. habituate /huh-BICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to become used to something so that it…
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2025年10月5日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If animals came close to your home, how would you try to keep them away without hurting them? What sounds do you think might scare animals away? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. loudspeaker /LOUD-spee-ker/ [noun] – a device that makes sounds louder so many people can hear them The school installed a loudspeaker to announce emergency messages. reintroduction /ree-in-truh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of bringing back a species, law, or idea that was gone before The reintroduction of pandas into the forest helped increase their population. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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