Tag Archive: science & technology
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2023年1月2日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object I got some miniature furnishings for my niece’s dollhouse. subterranean /suhb-tuh-REY-nee-uhn/ [adjective] – under the ground Many believe that a subterranean creek exists in the settlement. scour /SKOU-er/ [verb] – to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something Police are scouring the region for the missing child. fleet /fleet/ [noun] – a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization He operated a fleet of moving vans…
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2022年12月27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。 Do you eat meat? Are you a vegan? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill Our sales technique needs polishing up. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true The experiment confirmed my theory. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather…
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2022年12月27日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods are sustainable? Do you follow a plant-based diet? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occasionally /uh-KEY-zhuh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – sometimes but not often She only sees her niece occasionally. misleading /mis-LEE-ding/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true Your statement is misleading. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true The evidence is certain, and the facts are clear. carbon footprint /KAHR-buhn FOOT-print / [foot-print ] – Someone’s carbon footprint is a measurement…
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2022年12月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally The title of this chapter is ambiguous. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – making you believe something that is not true Appearances can be deceptive. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas Some emit poisonous gases that kill or temporarily paralyze any insects. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved We have proved the hypothesis. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage…
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2022年12月27日
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2022年12月25日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your lifelong dream? Could you tell me about it? Do you want to explore underwater? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The moon’s surface is pocked with small craters. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen If headaches only occur at night, a lack of fresh air and oxygen is often the cause. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully the way something happens or the…
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2022年12月25日
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2022年12月25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。 Do you want to discover the underwater world’s secrets? Have you already watched the movie Titanic? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) We must explore all the possibilities. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something He was in town to promote his new books. take place /teyk pleys/ [idiom] – to happen When does the ceremony take place? opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to…
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2022年12月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lifelong /LAHYF-lawng/ [adjective] – lasting for the whole of a person’s life Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. shipwreck /SHIP-rek/ [noun] – an accident in which a ship is destroyed or sunk at sea, especially by hitting rocks, or a ship that has been destroyed or sunk in such an accident The San Agustin is the oldest known shipwreck on the California coast. exploration /ek-spluh-REy-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of searching and finding out about something The young scientists encountered many difficulties during their exploration. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a type of ship…
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2022年12月23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。 How often do you use the Internet? Can you live without being digitally connected to the world? 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。 ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something He has the ability to do this job well. cab /kab/ [noun] – a taxi I’ll call you a cab. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something We…
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