Tag Archive: science & technology

SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space

SpaceX

©REUTERS/Go Nakamura Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What companies or organizations do you know of that are working on making spacecraft for space exploration missions? Why is it important to keep trying and making things better when inventing new technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – planned journeys or endeavors The space agency announced a new mission to explore the outer planets of our solar system using advanced spacecraft. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first…
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SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space

SpaceX

©REUTERS/Go Nakamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing The cancellation of the event due to bad weather was a setback for the organizers’ plans. swift /swift/ [adjective] – happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way Due to the team’s swift response, they were able to resolve the issue and resume operations within a short timeframe. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The manager acknowledged the team’s hard…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming

plant in moon soil

©Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your initial thoughts or assumptions about the soil on the moon? Do you think the soil on the moon is similar to the soil on Earth, or could there be significant differences? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem The scientist’s recent breakthrough in renewable energy could revolutionize how we power our homes. crucial /KROO-shuhl / [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Proper nutrition is crucial for…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming

plant in moon soil

©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。 Have you ever thought about whether plants can grow in the soil on the moon? Do you know if the soil on the moon is good for growing traditional crops like we have on Earth? 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 Her ability to adapt to new situations makes her an excellent problem-solver. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something The artist aims to create a masterpiece that reflects…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming

plant in moon soil

©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh / [noun] – very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases Farmers added beneficial bacteria to the soil to improve crop growth. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy / [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation The teacher clarified the confusing concept, making it easier for the students to understand. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make something happen The unexpected noise prompted everyone in the room to turn around and look. dissolve /dih-ZOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to…
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Scientists rediscover elusive echidna species in remote Indonesian mountains

Echidna, also known as spiny ant eaters.
They are egg laying mammals.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mammal /MAM-uhl / [noun] – any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs The zoo recently welcomed a new mammal, a baby elephant. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember The rare bird species proved elusive, escaping the birdwatchers’ keen eyes. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The historical artifacts discovered had great significance for understanding ancient civilizations. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] – to solve or end a problem or difficulty The team worked together to resolve the…
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Scientists rediscover elusive echidna species in remote Indonesian mountains

Echidna, also known as spiny ant eaters.
They are egg laying mammals.

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。 Have you ever heard of an echidna before? Do you know where echidnas can be found? 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。 creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently The forest was filled with strange creatures, including colorful birds and curious insects. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized trip for a particular purpose The scientists embarked on an exciting expedition to study rare plants in the Amazon rainforest. shy /shahy/ [adjective] – nervous and uncomfortable with other people Sarah’s cat is shy…
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