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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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2024年5月25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 seen or heard about the baobab tree? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The recent rainfall has helped revive the dry crops in the fields. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult She managed to finish the project on time despite the tight deadline. seed /seed/ [noun] – a small, usually hard part of a plant from…
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2024年5月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians for centuries. dispersal /dih-SPUR-suhl/ [noun] – the act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area The dispersal of seeds by the wind ensures that the plant species can thrive in new locations. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – the direct descent or ancestry of a group of organisms, including their evolutionary history and genetic relationships Researchers studied the lineage of the endangered species to better understand its evolutionary adaptations. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry…
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2024年5月25日
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2024年5月25日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you believe are the benefits of trees to the environment and to humans? Have you ever participated in tree-planting or conservation activities? If so, what was your experience like? If not, would you be interested in getting involved in such activities in the future? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or originate Fossils indicate that the earliest mammals emerged on Earth in the Triassic period, evolving from reptile-like ancestors. seed pod /seed pod/ [noun] – a long, narrow part…
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2024年5月23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 seen an orangutan in person? Do you think humans and animals have similar problem-solving abilities? 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。 rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast array of wildlife and plants. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – special qualities or characteristics of something The soap has moisturizing properties that keep the skin soft and smooth. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book,…
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2024年5月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about orangutans? Where do they live, and what are some of their distinctive characteristics? How do you think humans and animals might be similar or different when it comes to problem-solving abilities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wound /woond/ [noun] – a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon He received a deep wound on his arm during the accident. chew /choo/ [verb] – to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the…
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