Tag Archive: science & technology

Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “sustainable”? What type of fuel do airplanes use, and how is it different from other fuels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extract /ik-STRAKT/ [verb] – to remove or take out something In science class, we learned how to extract DNA from strawberries using a simple home-made solution. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character I need to convert the measurements from cups to milliliters to follow the recipe correctly. prospect /PROS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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The spacecraft production line for upcoming Moon missions

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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。 Has space exploration helped us learn about our planet? Is it fun to learn about space? 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。 mention /MEN-shuhn/ [verb] – to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words During the science class, the teacher mentioned that plants need sunlight to grow. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect She is known for being a reliable and trustworthy…
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The spacecraft production line for upcoming Moon missions

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you fond of watching TV shows, movies, and documentaries about space? Why do you enjoy them? What do you think are the most exciting recent discoveries or developments in the field of space exploration, and why do you find them interesting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot The intricate patterns of the coral reefs never fail to fascinate marine biologists and researchers.. requirement /ri-KWAHYUHR-muhnt/ [noun] – something that you must do, or something you need To apply for a student visa,…
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The spacecraft production line for upcoming Moon missions

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unfold /uhn-FOHLD/ [verb] – If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people As the movie started to unfold, the main character’s mysterious past began to reveal itself, captivating the audience’s attention and keeping them glued to their seats. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger A computer is made up of various components, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, each of which plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of the system. exterior /ik-STEER-ee-er/ [adjective] – on or from the…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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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 used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tedious /TEE-dee-uhs/ [adjective] – boring Studying for the final exam was so tedious that Maria found it hard to stay focused for more than 20 minutes. laborious /luh-BAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – needing a lot of time and effort It was a laborious task for the group of volunteers to clean up the park after the music festival. acidic /uh-SID-ik/ [adjective] – containing acid The orange juice tasted too acidic for Sarah’s liking, so she added a spoonful of sugar to balance the sourness. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a quality that something has The cooling sensation of peppermint…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think vinegar is an effective cleaner? How would you describe the smell of vinegar when used for cleaning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chore /chawr/ [noun] – a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly I don’t enjoy doing my laundry because it feels like such a chore; it takes a lot of time and effort to sort, wash, and fold all my clothes. dissolve /dih-ZOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially…
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