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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common uses of potatoes and tomatoes in our daily lives? What is vegetable electricity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result When you bake a cake, it’s important to follow the process step by step to ensure it turns out delicious. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The concept of recycling is to take old materials and turn them into something new instead of throwing them away. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb]…
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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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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。 How often do you charge your phone? Do you think potatoes and tomatoes can be used to generate electricity? 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。 charge /chahrj/ [verb] – to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery You need to charge your phone every night so that it has enough battery for the next day. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it We’re going to explore the park today…
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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eccentric /ik-SEN-trik/ [adjective] – strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way My neighbor is known for his eccentric style of dress, often wearing bright colors and mismatched patterns that stand out in our quiet neighborhood. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who is one of the first people to do something Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, and her discoveries led to important advances in the understanding of physics and chemistry. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to…
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Unlocking Earth’s secrets

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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。 Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the Earth’s surface? Do you think it’s possible to uncover all of the earth’s secrets? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something The diver went down to a depth of 30 meters to explore the sunken ship. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part The water bottle can contain up…
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Unlocking Earth’s secrets

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. core /kawr/ [noun] – the center of a planet The temperature at the Earth’s core can reach up to 6,000 degrees Celsius. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Many of the traditions we celebrate during Christmas originate from ancient pagan festivals. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring formation that took millions of years to create through erosion. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary The teacher’s…
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Unlocking Earth’s secrets

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the different layers of the earth, and how do they differ in composition and properties? What are some of the biggest mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve about the Earth’s geology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diamond /DAHY-muhnd/ [noun] – a transparent, extremely hard precious stone that is used in jewelry, and in industry for cutting hard things I found a beautiful diamond on the beach while I was on vacation. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The little…
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Building resilience for a sustainable future

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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。 Is sustainable development necessary for the future of our planet? Can sustainable practices help address environmental and social challenges? 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 a lot of damage to the trees in the park. broader /BRAW-duh/ [adjective] – wider or more comprehensive Learning a new language can help you have a broader understanding of different cultures. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country The government provides services like healthcare and education to…
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