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2025年2月22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。 Are there benefits to using natural energy sources like the sun, wind, or heat from the Earth? Are some countries trying to stop using fossil fuels? 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。 advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the development or improvement of something The advancement of medicine helps people live longer. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to business and making money They built a new commercial center with many stores. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company made an innovative phone with a flexible screen. system…
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2025年2月22日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are the benefits of using natural energy sources like the sun, wind, or heat from the Earth? Why do you think some countries are trying to stop using fossil fuels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or amount but not exactly The train will arrive in approximately five minutes. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become stronger or more serious, or to make something stronger The rain began to intensify in the afternoon. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change…
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2025年2月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chalky /CHAW-kee/ [adjective] – dry, crumbly, and powdery in texture The overcooked potatoes had a chalky texture, making them less enjoyable to eat. velvety /VEL-vi-tee/ [adjective] – smooth, soft, and rich in texture or appearance The chef’s new technique ensured a velvety texture in the chocolate mousse, making it a favorite among the judges. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time something lasts The duration of the online course was extended to accommodate students who needed more time to complete assignments. avian /EY-vee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to birds Scientists are studying avian migration patterns to…
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2025年2月18日
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2025年2月18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 think cooking is more about skill or following steps? Would you be willing to wait longer for a better-cooked egg? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – a measure of how hot or cold something is The researchers measured the temperature of the ocean to track climate changes. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something Scientists are testing a new method for recycling plastic waste efficiently. involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include something as a necessary part The training program involves…
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2025年2月18日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes a boiled egg taste good? What do you think is more important in cooking—speed or quality? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yolk /yohk/ [noun] – the yellow part of an egg that contains nutrients The baker carefully separated the yolk from the white to make a fluffy meringue. undercooked /uhn-dr-KUKT/ [adjective] – not cooked enough or not fully cooked The chef sent the steak back to the grill because it was undercooked and still raw in the middle. unevenly /uh-NEE-vuhn-lee/ [adverb] – in an…
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2025年2月15日
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2025年2月15日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whereabout /HWAIR-uh-bouts/ [noun] – the location or position of something The police are still trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing hiker. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The scientist spent years searching for the elusive cure for the rare disease. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nl/ [adjective] – young; not fully grown or developed The wildlife sanctuary provides special care for juvenile elephants that have been separated from their herds. buoy /BOO-ee/ [noun] – a floating device used to mark a location in water or to guide navigation The fishermen tied their boat to…
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2025年2月15日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could track an animal’s movements, which one would you choose and why? What are some ways humans can help animals that are endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phase /feyz/ [noun] – a stage or period in a process of change or development The construction project is now in its final phase, and the building will be completed soon. current /KUR-uhnt/ [noun] – a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction Strong ocean currents made it difficult for the fishermen to return to shore. conservation…
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2025年2月15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 used GPS to find your way before? Do you think small animals can travel long distances in the ocean? 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。 detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of information or fact about something The report provided new details about the effects of climate change on coral reefs. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a specific span of time in the early life of certain animals The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and scientific advancements. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to vanish or…
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