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Alef Aeronautics’ flying car achieves FAA Certification

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “environmentally friendly transportation”? Have you ever heard of a “flying car” before? What do you imagine when you think about a car that can fly? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – bringing about a complete change; innovative or groundbreaking The new smartphone features a revolutionary design, completely changing the way we interact with technology. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, suggest, or express something Dark clouds in the sky indicate that a storm may be approaching. impressive /im-PRES-iv/…
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Alef Aeronautics’ flying car achieves FAA Certification

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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 you support environmentally friendly transportation? Have you ever heard of a “flying car”? 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。 interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something The students showed a keen interest in the science experiment, asking many questions. deposit /dih-POZ-it/ [noun] – an amount of money paid in advance to secure an order or reservation To secure their reservation, the guests had to make a deposit in…
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Alef Aeronautics’ flying car achieves FAA Certification

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – according to established rules or customs; in a formal and authorized manner The school officially announced the date for the upcoming exam. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin; to start The graduation ceremony will commence at 10 AM tomorrow. backed by /bakt bahy/ [phrasal verb] – supported by; having financial support or endorsement from The innovative project was backed by several influential investors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – worthy of attention or notice; remarkable The artist received an award for her notable contributions to contemporary art. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a dividing line;…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars

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©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When imagining the future of space exploration, what aspects do you think researchers and scientists are most eager to uncover or explore further? What comes to mind when you think about the possibility of life beyond Earth, especially on other planets in our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The explorer analyzed the surface of the ancient artifact, looking for clues about its origin and historical significance. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present time…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars

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©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The sudden revelation of the long-lost treasure map hidden in the old library thrilled the treasure hunters. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a scholarly publication or periodical where academic research studies are published The researchers eagerly awaited the publication of their groundbreaking study in a prestigious scientific journal. deposit /dih-POZ-it/ [verb] – to have soil sediments laid down or settled by water After heavy rain, the river began to deposit layers of rich soil along its…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars

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©REUTERS 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 believe that humans will be able to live on another planet someday? Have you heard about recent discoveries related to space exploration? 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。 mainly /MEYN-lee/ [adverb] – indicates that something is predominantly or primarily the case She mainly enjoys spending her weekends outdoors, hiking, and exploring nature. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences Marine scientists explore the depths of the ocean to understand and protect underwater ecosystems. surprisingly /ser-PRAHY-zing-lee/ [adverb] – unexpectedly…
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Ancient people turns ancestor bones into tools, surprising study finds

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©J.C. Vera Rodríguez 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 heard about ancient discoveries made by scientists and archaeologists? Do you think it’s possible to learn about the past by studying old bones and artifacts? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist / [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist conducted experiments to better understand the behavior of the newly discovered species. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Ancient civilizations left behind…
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Ancient people turns ancestor bones into tools, surprising study finds

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©J.C. Vera Rodríguez Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. modify /MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behavior slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable The architect needed to modify the building plans to meet the safety regulations. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something The alteration in the company’s logo design gave it a fresh and modern look. scrape /skreyp/ [verb] – to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something, especially using a sharp edge or…
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