Tag Archive: science & technology
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2023年10月12日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult The champion boxer was known for his formidable strength and skill in the ring. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The prolonged drought resulted in a scarcity of water in the region, leading to strict water conservation measures. inhabit /in-HAB-it / [verb] – to live in a place Majestic wildlife such as elephants, lions, and giraffes inhabit the vast plains of…
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2023年10月12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 you familiar with some prehistoric animals? Did you know about gigantic animals that lived millions of years before us? 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。 discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The hiker stumbled upon a hidden waterfall during her expedition, a delightful discovery in the wilderness. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can…
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2023年10月12日
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2023年10月12日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are prehistoric animals? Which prehistoric animals do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt / [noun] – a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation The book provided readers with profound insights into the nature of happiness and fulfillment. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – any animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her own body Elephants are the largest land mammals and possess remarkable intelligence and emotional capabilities. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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2023年10月10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。 Is bird flu considered a global health concern? Do you think it is possible for bird flu to cause a pandemic similar to other infectious diseases? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist conducted experiments in the laboratory to understand the chemical reaction. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [VAHY-ruhs] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants The virus can spread from person to person through coughing and…
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2023年10月10日
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2023年10月10日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The heavy rain poses a risk of flooding in low-lying areas. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The flooding in the area caused unprecedented damage to homes and infrastructure. infect /in-FEKT/ [verb] – to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant The contagious cold can infect anyone who comes into contact with the virus. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of passing something from one person or place to another The transmission of information through the…
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2023年10月10日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is bird flu? What specific regions or countries have experienced significant bird flu outbreaks in the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of a rare species of plant in the forest is a significant event for botanists and conservationists. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage The heavy workload put a strain on her physical and mental health. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl / [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions…
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2023年10月5日
©China National Space Administration Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The decision to cancel the trip was made by the school administration. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing The new airport is a collaboration between two of the best architects in the country. pole /pohl / [noun] – either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns Most weather satellites…
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2023年10月5日
©China National Space Administration Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a “mission to the moon” might involve? Why do you think space agencies or countries might be interested in sending missions to the moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job, especially a military one, that someone is sent somewhere to do Your mission is to isolate the enemy by destroying all the bridges across the river. crucial /KROO-shuhl / [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Her work has been crucial to the project’s success. data /DEY-tuh/…
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