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2024年5月29日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a hurricane, and how is it formed? Can you describe its main characteristics and the regions where it typically occurs? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? What do you remember about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the typical weather conditions in a particular region over a long period The climate in tropical areas is usually hot and humid throughout the year. disaster /di-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – an event causing great damage, destruction, or distress, such as a…
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2024年5月29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 hurricane is? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – someone who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject Sarah is an expert in gardening and can answer all your questions about plants. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow We had to cancel our picnic because of the approaching storm. El Nino…
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2024年5月27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 solar storm is? Can a solar storm be predicted? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee / [adverb] – almost, not quite I’ve nearly finished my homework; I just need a few more minutes. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not normal, uncommon It’s unusual to see snow in this part of the country. further /FUR-ther/ [adverb ] – to a greater degree or extent; additionally Please move further down the line to make space for others. fortunately /FAWR-chuh-nit-lee / [adverb] – by good fortune;…
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2024年5月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The school has been open for a decade. erupt /ih-RUHPT / [verb] – to explode or burst out suddenly The volcano can erupt at any time. rotate /roh-TEYT/ [verb] – to turn or spin around a central point The Earth will rotate once every 24 hours. radiation /rey-dee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials The sun gives off radiation that we can feel as heat. sequence /SEE-kwuhns/ [noun] – a series of related…
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2024年5月27日
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2024年5月27日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are solar flares, and how do they occur? Why are solar flares important to study? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dynamics /dahy-NAM-iks/ [noun] – refers to the forces, factors, or elements that contribute to the overall behavior, functioning, or changes within a system or situation The dynamics of a classroom can change dramatically depending on the teacher’s approach to teaching. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis / [noun] – examination and interpretation of data or information to understand its significance The scientist conducted a thorough analysis of the experiment results to draw accurate…
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2024年5月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact or event that can be observed and studied The appearance of the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme in degree; very strong or severe The storm caused intense excitement among skywatchers. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another The transmission of solar energy through space powers the Northern Lights. similarly /SIM-uh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – in a similar way or manner Similarly, the solar storm of 2003 caused widespread disruptions. observer /uhb-ZUR-ver/ [noun] – someone…
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2024年5月26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 solar storm is? Do you think solar storms are predictable events? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – a statement or event that alerts people to possible danger or trouble The weather forecast issued a warning about the incoming storm. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a visually striking performance or display The fireworks show was a spectacular spectacle in the night sky. London /LUN-duhn/ [noun] – the capital city of England and the United Kingdom London is famous for its historical landmarks…
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2024年5月26日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a solar storm, and what do you know about its effects on Earth? Do you think solar storms are predictable events? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. solar storm /SOH-ler stawrm/ [noun] – a disturbance on the Sun, such as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection, that releases a large amount of energy into space, potentially affecting Earth’s magnetosphere and causing geomagnetic storms Scientists study solar storms to better understand how they can impact our planet. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be…
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2024年5月26日
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