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NASA set to launch $5.2 billion Europa Clipper to investigate Jupiter’s moon for life-supporting conditions

2024年10月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prime /prahym/ [adjective] – main or most important; of the best quality The restaurant is known for serving prime steak, which is of excellent quality. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [adverb] – on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles Once aboard, everyone settled in for the long flight. house /houz/ [verb] – to provide space for something; to give a home to something The building housed several offices and a large conference room. vent /vent/ [noun] – an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to escape or enter The kitchen has a vent to let out…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

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©Anadolu via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the purpose of a rocket test flight? What safety measures do you think are important during a rocket test flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – the act of flying; a journey made by flying The flight to Tokyo takes about twelve hours. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that are done in a certain way The procedure for making the cake is simple and quick. improved /uhm-PROOVD/ [adjective] – made better or enhanced She has an improved score…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

©Anadolu via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something that has been achieved successfully, especially after a lot of effort Winning the national championship was a remarkable accomplishment for the team. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear The teacher used a video to demonstrate the importance of recycling to the students. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important A pivotal scene in the movie changed the characters’ motivations dramatically. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – if a system is operational, it is working The military base became operational after the completion of the training…
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SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

2024年10月16日

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©Anadolu via Getty Images 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 watched a rocket test flight? Are safety measures such as emergency protocols important during a rocket test flight? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a device that is propelled into the air or space by the force of gases produced by burning fuel The rocket flew high into the sky. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult His first attempt at baking was very tasty. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – the fact…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense

2024年10月12日

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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。 Do you know what asteroids are? Is studying asteroids important? 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。 data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and used to help decision-making or for a specific purpose The company used sales data to improve its products. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about a subject She likes to study history because she finds it interesting. asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] – one of the many small rocky bodies that move around the sun, especially between Mars and Jupiter The…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense

2024年10月12日

BRIX IIMG

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about asteroids? Why are asteroids important to study? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to set a spacecraft or rocket in motion into the sky or space The team will launch the new app next month to improve communication. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group, often involving a goal The team completed their mission to clean the beach last weekend. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something accomplished, especially by hard work, skill, or effort Winning…
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ESA’s Hera spacecraft embarks on critical mission to assess asteroid deflection for planetary defense

2024年10月12日

BRIX IIMG

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjetive] – extremely important or necessary Good communication is crucial for a successful team project in any organization. effectiveness /ih-FEK-tiv-nis/ [noun] – the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy will be assessed after six months. deflect /dih-FLEKT/ [verb] – to cause something to change direction; to turn aside The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal during the game. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – highly developed and complex; showing advanced knowledge or understanding The sophisticated software requires extensive training to…
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Scientists reveal detailed map of fruit fly brain

2024年10月9日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What benefits do flies provide to other animals and plants? What animals are commonly used in scientific studies, and why do you think they are chosen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. structure /STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – the arrangement or organization of parts to form an entire object or system The structure of the human body includes various systems like the circulatory and respiratory systems. signal /SIG-nl/ [noun] – a sign or indication that conveys information or instructions The neurons in the brain send signals to communicate with each other and coordinate…
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Intermediate

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