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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

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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 think dogs can understand words people say? Have you ever learned something just by listening to others talk? 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。 difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy to do or understand The exam was difficult for many students in the class. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a scientific test to discover something The scientist planned an experiment to test the new medicine. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the outcome of an action or study The result of the survey surprised many people. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] –…
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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do dogs usually learn from people? Do you think animals can understand words, or only actions? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. command /kuh-MAND/ [noun] – an instruction that tells someone or something what to do The teacher gave a clear command before the students began the test. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] – to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty The athlete trained hard to overcome a serious injury. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen Power cuts often occur during strong storms. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] –…
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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed Scientists reported significant changes in ocean temperatures during the study. cognition /kog-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the mental process of thinking and understanding Sleep plays an important role in human cognition and memory. passive /PAS-iv/ [adjective] – happening without active effort or direct action Passive learning occurs when information is received without direct participation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action or decision The policy change has serious implications for small businesses. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others The report…
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2026 to feature crewed lunar flyby, rare eclipses, and heightened focus on interstellar objects

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©Blue Origin via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What space events do people usually notice each year? Why do these events attract attention? Have planets lining up been reported before? Where were they seen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away in space or location Astronomers studied a distant object beyond the planets. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual Interstellar objects are rare discoveries. noticeable /NOH-ti-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or recognize The alignment was noticeable after sunset. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – developing in a calm and…
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2026 to feature crewed lunar flyby, rare eclipses, and heightened focus on interstellar objects

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©Blue Origin via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results or effects The mission was consequential for future lunar planning. unprecedented /un-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened before The finding was unprecedented in modern space research. coordinated /koh-AWR-di-ney-tid/ [adjective] – organized to work together effectively The mission followed a coordinated international plan. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and systematic way Engineers used a methodical approach to testing. granular /GRAN-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very detailed or precise Sensors provided granular measurements of solar wind. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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2026 to feature crewed lunar flyby, rare eclipses, and heightened focus on interstellar objects

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©Blue Origin 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。 Have you ever watched the moon or stars at night? Do you know what a solar eclipse is? 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。 distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – Meaning: far away The moon looks distant at night. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common Blue moons are rare. noticeable /NOH-tuh-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or notice The planets were noticeable in the sky. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – slow and careful, not sudden The team made steady progress. reliable /ri-ˈLAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – can be trusted This…
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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

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©(Blue Origin via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about traveling to space? If you could float without gravity for a short time, what would you like to do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spaceflight /SPEYS-flahyt/ [noun] – a journey into outer space The country planned a spaceflight to test new technology. suborbital /suhb-AWR-bi-tl/ [adjective] – related to a flight that goes into space but does not go around Earth The company tested a suborbital flight for research purposes. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a line that shows where…
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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

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©(Blue Origin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The company reported unprecedented growth during the first year of operation. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate or function without human control The factory uses autonomous machines to increase production speed. accessibility /ak-ses-uh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being easy to enter, use, or reach Online services increased accessibility to public information. weightlessness /WAYT-luh-snuhs/ [noun] – the condition of having no apparent weight Scientists studied weightlessness during aircraft research flights. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action intended to solve…
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