Tag Archive: science & technology

Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8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 about the habitat and behavior of cockroaches? Do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? 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。 human /HYOO-muh/ [noun] – a person or people Every human has the right to live in peace and safety. soldier /SOHL-jer / [noun] – a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war The soldier stood guard at the entrance to the military base. indoors /in-DAWRZ/ [adverb] – in or into a…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something The alteration of the recipe resulted in a slightly richer flavor, pleasing everyone at the dinner table. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – (of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor The robust tomato plants in the greenhouse flourished despite the fluctuating temperatures, showcasing their resilience and health. spectrum /SPEK-truhm/ [noun] – a range or scope of something The new smartphone offers a wide spectrum of features, catering to various user…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2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。 Have you ever heard about “gene editing”? Do you agree that technology can make crops healthier and stronger? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a business or company The law firm hired three new attorneys to handle the increasing number of cases. crop /krop/ [noun] – the produce of cultivated plants, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, harvested during a particular season or year The farmer was pleased with the bountiful crop of apples this year, which surpassed last year’s harvest. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the challenges you think agriculture faces today? What do you understand by the term “gene editing”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wheat /weet/ [noun] – a plant whose yellowish-brown grain is used for making flour, or the grain itself Wheat is a staple food in many countries, often ground into flour for bread. unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition] – different from; not similar to Unlike her siblings, Sarah prefers quiet evenings at home over crowded parties. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – different forms or versions of something The garden…
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Toyota advances electric innovation with Hilux BEV testing in Thailand

2024年6月1日

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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of vehicles do you think are most popular in different regions of the world, and why do you think that is? How do you think environmental concerns are shaping the development of new technologies in various industries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim The company’s strategy involves expanding into new markets to increase its global presence. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the needs, expectations, or desires of someone or…
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Toyota advances electric innovation with Hilux BEV testing in Thailand

2024年6月1日

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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/File Photo 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 heard about any recent developments in vehicle technology? Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? 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。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a motor vehicle designed for carrying goods and materials The delivery company bought a new truck to handle the increased volume of shipments. sales /seyl/ [noun] – the number of items sold The company experienced a surge in sales after launching their new product. rising /RAHY-zing / [adjective] – increasing in power, influence, or popularity The rising cost…
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Toyota advances electric innovation with Hilux BEV testing in Thailand

2024年6月1日

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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something The teacher will assess the students’ understanding of the material through a series of quizzes and exams. account for /uh-KOUNT fawr/ [phrasal verb] – to form the total of something Renewable energy sources now account for nearly 30% of the world’s total electricity production. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – a formal meeting or conference, often involving leaders or experts from different areas or organizations, who come together to discuss important issues, make decisions, or exchange information The climate change…
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Rare hoodwinker sunfish found stranded on Southern California beach, sparks international scientific collaboration

2024年5月30日

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©Thomas Turner, UC Santa Barbara via AP 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。 What is your favorite sea creature? What rare species do you know of? 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。 intern /IN-turn/ [noun] – a student or recent graduate working as a trainee in a particular profession or organization Sarah worked as an intern at the hospital last summer. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not habitually or commonly occurring or done It’s unusual to see snow in this area during spring. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – a living being, especially an animal The forest is…
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