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2024年7月13日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term space exploration? Do you think space exploration has advantages? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon The rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke behind. engineering /EN-juh-neer-ing/ [noun] – the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures Engineering involves solving complex…
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2024年7月9日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unexpected /un-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected; surprising The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active during the night rather than during the day Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt at night for small animals like mice. elusive /i-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The elusive thief managed to escape from the police yet again. graceful /GREYS-fuhl/ [adjective] – having or showing grace or elegance The ballet dancer performed with graceful movements that mesmerized the audience. awkward /AWK-werd/ [adjective] – causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience He…
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2024年7月9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 heard about flying squirrels? Have you ever visited a place where you could observe wildlife closely? 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。 university /yoo-nuh-VER-si-tee/ [noun] – a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree) and where research is done She plans to attend a university in New York to study engineering. team /teem/ [noun] – refers to a group of people working together Our team won the basketball game last night. squirrel /SKWUR-uhl/ [noun] – a small…
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2024年7月9日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about flying squirrels? How do you think they differ from other types of squirrels? Have you ever seen a flying squirrel before? If so, where? If not, what do you think they look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stumble upon /STUHM-buhl uh-PAWN/ [idiom] – to discover by chance The hikers stumbled upon a hidden waterfall while exploring the dense forest. intrigue /in-TREEG/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious The mystery novel intrigued her with its unexpected plot…
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2024年7月9日
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2024年7月8日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinuous /SIN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves The river followed a sinuous path through the valley, winding gracefully between the hills. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features The hikers navigated the rugged terrain carefully, climbing over rocks and through dense forests. grasp /grasp/ [noun] – understanding or comprehension of something His grasp of quantum physics allowed him to contribute significantly to the latest research findings. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – metaphorically refers to the expected paths or courses of development and…
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2024年7月8日
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2024年7月8日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important do you think it is for scientists to continuously update their knowledge and understanding of space exploration findings? What planet or planets are you familiar with? What interesting information or facts could you share about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. radar /REY-dahr/ [noun] – a system that uses radio waves to find the position of objects that cannot be seen The airport’s radar detected an incoming aircraft long before it was visible to the naked eye. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – the size, extent, or level of something,…
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2024年7月8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 it is important for scientists to continuously update their knowledge and understanding of space exploration findings? Are you familiar with any planets? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She had read the previous chapters of the book before attending the lecture. active /AK-tiv/ [adjective] – currently erupting or showing signs of volcanic activity The seismic activity indicated that the region’s volcanoes were becoming more active, prompting evacuation preparations. flow /floh/ [noun] – the movement…
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2024年7月5日
©Scott Reid/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it The discovery of primitive bone tools is considered a precursor to more advanced tool-making techniques in human history. roam /rohm/ [verb] – to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do In a bustling city, pigeons often roam the streets, pecking at scraps and searching for food. pineal gland /PIN-ee-uhl GLAND/ [noun] – a small organ in the brain…
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