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2025年2月6日
©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms 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 a rare flower bloom in real life? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – unusual and not happening often She found a rare coin in the garden. bloom /bloom/ [verb] – to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open The roses will bloom in spring. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – from a specific place originally This bird is native to Japan. similar…
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2025年2月6日
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2025年2月6日
©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sporadic /spuh-RAD-ik/ [adjective] – happening sometimes; not regular or continuous Rain showers were sporadic, appearing briefly and then stopping. thermogenesis /thur-moh-GEN-uh-sis/ [noun] – the process of heat production in living organisms The body uses thermogenesis to maintain its normal temperature. propagation /prop-uh-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of producing new plants from a parent plant The propagation of roses requires careful cutting and planting techniques. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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2025年2月6日
©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a rare flower bloom in real life? If yes, what did it look like? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? Why do you think they smell that way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come to a place or be interested in something The bright flowers attract bees to the garden. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens The…
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2025年2月3日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something Achieving a new milestone in science requires teamwork and dedication. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a strong desire to achieve something, often difficult The ambitious project aims to build a bridge in just one year. geopolitical /jee-ow-puh-LI-tuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the influence of geography on politics or relations between countries The geopolitical conflict affected trade routes in the region. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important The new law is pivotal for reducing carbon emissions worldwide. reaffirm /ree-uh-FURM/ [verb] – to…
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2025年2月3日
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2025年2月3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 about renewable energy sources like solar and wind? Is renewable energy important for the environment? 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。 renewable /ruh-NOO-uh-bl/ [adjective] – a resource or energy that can be replaced naturally and is not depleted when used Solar power is a type of renewable energy. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to release or send out something, such as light, heat, or gas Factories emit smoke into the air. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do better than or go beyond something She worked hard to…
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2025年2月3日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about renewable energy sources like solar and wind? Why is renewable energy important for the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – to aim or direct something toward a specific goal The campaign targets young adults who want to learn new skills. technological /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or involving technology Technological advancements have made cars safer and more efficient. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or importance The company made a substantial profit this year. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something…
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2025年1月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – broken or torn pieces of something larger After the earthquake, debris covered the streets, making it difficult for vehicles to pass. scattered /SKAT-erd/ [adjective] – spread out or dispersed over an area The broken toys lay scattered across the living room floor after the kids finished playing. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] – the act of moving or falling downward The airplane began its descent as it approached the airport. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state or quality of being uncommon or unusual Diamonds of this size and clarity are a true rarity in…
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