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2024年2月9日
©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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2024年2月8日
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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2024年2月8日
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2024年2月8日
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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2024年2月8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 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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2024年1月30日
©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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2024年1月30日
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2024年1月30日
©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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2024年1月30日
©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/Handout via Reuters 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 dinosaurs lived a long time ago? Have you ever heard about Tyrannosaurus rex 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。 discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions We had a lively discussion about our favorite books in the book club. argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing There was an argument between the students about the best way to solve the math problem. suggest…
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2024年1月28日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of examples of animals that are considered predators? What about prey? Can you provide examples of adaptations that predators and prey might have developed over time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances The cheetah’s speed is crucial for its survival in the wild. massive /MAS-iv / [adjective] – very large in scale, amount, or degree The elephant’s massive size is a key feature that helps it intimidate potential predators. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective]…
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