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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) 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 of an ‘exoplanet’ before? Do you know what makes exoplanets different from regular 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。 condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The old house was in poor condition, with peeling paint and a leaking roof. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else I am connected to this phone. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – a mixture of gases that surrounds any…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars Astronomy has provided us with fascinating insights into the vastness of the universe. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Understanding the fundamental principles of mathematics is crucial for solving complex problems. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember The solution to the puzzle remained elusive, leaving us baffled. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘exoplanet’ means? If you were an astronaut exploring space, what would you find exciting or challenging about studying planets beyond our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true There is no evidence to support the claim that aliens have visited Earth. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away The mountain range seemed distant, but we decided to embark on the journey. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – state…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some benefits of indoor gardening? How might it differ from traditional outdoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? What features do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee / [adverb] – once a year; yearly We celebrate our anniversary annually with a special dinner. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – complex, advanced, and intricate The smart indoor gardening system comes with a sophisticated sensor for monitoring plant health. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size or volume; growth…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Eating a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition. restraint /ri-STREYNT/ [noun] – The action or means of holding something back; a measure or condition that keeps something under control. The teacher used restraint in handling the disruptive behavior in the classroom. vertical farming /VUR-ti-kuhl FAHR-ming/ [noun] – A method of growing crops or plants in vertically stacked layers or structures, often in controlled indoor environments. Vertical farming allows for efficient use of space in urban areas. thrive /thrahyv/…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2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。 Are there benefits of indoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? 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。 dweller /DWEL-er / [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt / [noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better The student showed continuous improvement in his grades. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The…
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Fossil in New Mexico suggests a new kind of Tyrannosaurus rex

2024年1月30日

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©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/Handout via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The chef maintained a consistent level of quality in all her dishes. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – regard something as being caused by someone or something The success of the project can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of the team. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [verb] – challenge or question the accuracy or validity of something Experts in the field dispute the findings, pointing to methodological flaws in the research. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or…
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Fossil in New Mexico suggests a new kind of Tyrannosaurus rex

2024年1月30日

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©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/Handout via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What images or ideas come to your mind when you hear the term Tyrannosaurus rex? What do you expect to discover about this dinosaur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolution /ev-uh-LOO-shuhn / [noun] – the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years The evolution of smartphones has transformed communication in the modern era. selection /si-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of choosing someone or something The selection of a candidate for the job involved a thorough interview process. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun]…
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