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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

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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 often visit museums when you travel to new places? Have you visited a historical museum 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。 access /AK-ses / [noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The hotel had restricted access to the rooftop pool, allowing only guests with key cards to enter. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [ek-suh-BISH-uhn] – an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public,…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are there any specific museums on your bucket list that you hope to visit in the future? If so, what attracts you to those particular museums? Do you have a preferred time of day or season for visiting museums? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – extremely interesting The story had a fascinating plot twist that kept me engaged until the very end. interactive /in-ter-AK-tiv / [adjective] – An interactive system or computer program is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information The museum’s…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved because of many small changes that have been made The chef prepared a refined and elegant meal for the guests. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The biologist carefully examined the specimen under the microscope. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The children played happily amid the colorful balloons. awe / aw / [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise The majestic waterfall filled me with awe as I stood at its…
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Titanic wreck replicated in groundbreaking underwater scanning project

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Titanic? Would you want to visit its remains? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The book offers a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques for beginners. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er / [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to uncover ancient artifacts. utmost /UHT-mohst/ [adjective] – used to emphasize how important or serious something is The firefighters acted quickly and with the utmost bravery to save…
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Titanic wreck replicated in groundbreaking underwater scanning project

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wreck /rek/ [noun] – a vehicle or ship that has been destroyed or badly damaged The divers exploring the depths of the ocean discovered the remnants of a centuries-old wreck. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] – to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Despite the tempting aroma, I refrained from eating the chocolate cake to stick to my diet. stern /sturn / [noun] – the back part of a ship or boat The crew members worked diligently to clean and maintain the stern of the fishing boat. hail /heyl / [verb] – to publicly praise or…
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Titanic wreck replicated in groundbreaking underwater scanning project

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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 you familiar with the Titanic? Would you be interested to know what happened the night it sank? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill The basketball player’s shooting technique was flawless, allowing him to score consistently from any position on the court. disturb /dih-STURB/ [dih-STURB] – to move or change something from its usual position or arrangement The wind disturbed the sand, creating ripples on the surface of the beach. data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially…
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New accessibility tools for iPhone and iPad set to aid disabled users

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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 enjoy using mobile devices? Do you think people with disabilities struggle to use mobile devices? 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。 user /YOO-zer / [noun] – someone who uses a product, machine, or service The user logged into their account to access the online platform. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [si-KYOOR-i-tee] – the protection of information against being stolen or used wrongly or illegally The password should be strong and unique to enhance the security of your online accounts. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or…
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