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2024年1月12日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is land formed in different geographical locations around the world? Can you provide examples of different processes that lead to the formation of land? Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island? If so, how do you think such islands are created? If not, have you ever been curious about natural phenomena like islands forming? If so, what sparked your interest in such topics? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volcano / vol-KEY-noh / [noun] – a mountain or hill with a vent through which molten rock…
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2024年1月11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 some animals have stripes on their bodies? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? 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。 scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to or based on the methods and principles of science The scientific method is used to conduct experiments and gather data. stripe /strahyp/ [noun] – long, narrow bands of color or texture that are different from the surrounding areas Tigers have distinctive stripes on their bodies that help them blend into tall grass. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or…
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2024年1月11日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals do you know of that have stripes on their bodies? How do these stripes help them in their natural habitats? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? What are some possible explanations for their stripes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to carry out or perform a particular action, experiment, or investigation The scientist will conduct an experiment to test the new hypothesis. leopard /LEP-erd / [noun] – a large, wild cat with a distinctive pattern of dark spots on its fur We saw…
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2024年1月11日
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2024年1月11日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formation /fawr-MEY-shuhn / [noun] – the process of being formed or created, or the result of this process The formation of a snowflake is a beautiful natural process. realm /relm/ [noun] – a field or domain of activity or interest, often used to describe a particular area or scope The realm of science is filled with discoveries waiting to be made. frontier /fruhn-TEER/ [noun] – the outer limits or boundaries of an area, field, or knowledge, often suggesting exploration and expansion Pioneers explored the frontiers of the American West in the 19th century. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective]…
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2024年1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。 Are you interested in ancient structures, monuments, or historical landmarks? Is your country home to any ancient structures or historical landmarks that people find fascinating or that attract tourists? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The scientists conducted experiments in the laboratory to analyze the chemical reactions. stream /streem/ [noun] – water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by…
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2024年1月9日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved The scientist formulated a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena in the experiment. presumed /pruh-ZOOMD/ [adjective] – assumed or believed to be true without direct evidence The presumed winner celebrated cautiously until the official announcement. plausible /PLAW-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed The explanation provided seemed plausible, given the available evidence. swift /swift/ [adjective] – happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a…
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2024年1月9日
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2024年1月9日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which ancient structures or landmarks have fascinated you? What are some ancient structures or landmarks in your country that fascinate people or attract tourists? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation The scientist presented a groundbreaking theory that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something…
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2024年1月7日
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