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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater
©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult or takes a long time The athlete’s perseverance during training helped him win the race. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job or purpose that is assigned or self-imposed The team’s mission was to clean the park before sunset. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist, happen, or develop There is an ongoing debate about the benefits of remote work. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Making a study plan was crucial for his exam…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater
©NASA 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。 Do you know what space rovers are? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall before? 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star Earth is the third planet from the Sun. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Dinosaurs lived in an ancient time, millions…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater
©NASA via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know what space rovers are? If so, how important do you think they are for space exploration? If not, are you interested in outer space? Why or why not? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall before? If so, how difficult was it? If not, would you ever try it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or amount of something that is tested or examined The scientist collected samples of the soil for testing. slope…
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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city faced unprecedented flooding, leaving residents in shock and in need of immediate help. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to support or improve something or make it stronger The government introduced new policies to bolster economic growth. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – required by law or rule; compulsory Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees. endorse /en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of something The famous athlete decided to endorse the new fitness brand. revitalization…
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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research
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 role of journalism in society? Are you familiar with some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS / [verb] – to make something known or officially inform people The teacher will announce the winner today. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone with something Can you assist me with this math problem? difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy; hard to do or understand This puzzle is very difficult to solve. collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to…
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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the role of journalism in society? What are some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to make a great effort to achieve something, or to try very hard She had to struggle to lift the heavy box. democratic /dem-uh-KRAT-ik / [adjective] – relating to a system of government where the people choose their leaders by voting The country has a democratic system of government where people vote for their leaders. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to be against…
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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes a volcano to erupt? How might the eruption of a volcano affect nearby areas? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being intense, or the degree to which something is strong or severe The storm’s intensity made it hard to see outside. Richter scale /RIK-tr-SKAYL/ [noun] – a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes The earthquake was measured on the Richter scale as a 6.5. seismic activity /SAHYZ-mik ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – the occurrence and movement of events related to the…
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