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NASA: A Belfast mathematician is pursuing her goal of becoming an astronaut

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Belfast /BEL-fast/ [noun] – the capital of Northern Ireland I think she married a Belfast man. faraway /FAHR-uh-WEY/ [adjective] – a long way away She went to a faraway land. comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of A class book, a practice book, and a CD are comprised in the course. eliminate /ih-lim-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something Can we ever eliminate poverty from the world? rekindle /ree-KIN-dl/ [verb] – to make someone have a feeling that he or she had…
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NASA: A Belfast mathematician is pursuing her goal of becoming an astronaut

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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 like math? Do you like to talk about things about space? 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。 applicant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] – a person who formally requests something, especially a job How many applicants did you have for the job? spot /spot/ [noun] – a spot is also a job in a particular organization or a position within a group, esp. in sports They asked me to fill in his spot when he was injured. long shot /lawng shot/ [noun] – something that is not likely to succeed…
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NASA: A Belfast mathematician is pursuing her goal of becoming an astronaut

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Did you dream to become an astronaut before? Why or why not? What fascinates you about space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth Of course, we’re investigating how such an error could have occurred. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance Australia is huge and remote from the world’s major population centers. county /KOUN-tee/ [noun] – the largest political division of most states in the US Texas is divided into 254 counties. solar…
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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

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©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually spend your free time? How often do you play internet games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clue /kloo/ [noun] – a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery I need to study the clues to solve this puzzle. obsession /uhb-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – something or someone that you think about all the time Elle has a chocolate obsession. invention /in-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – something that has never been made before, or the process of…
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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage 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。 What are some popular word games in your country? Do you enjoy solving puzzles? 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。 solve /solve/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Ben helped me to solve the word problem. challenging /CHAL-in-jing / [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination Ronald finds his homework challenging. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Sheena always encourages me to join…
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Wordle is the internet’s newest fan-favorite game

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©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brainchild /BREYN-chahyld / [noun] – an original idea, plan, or invention Coca-Cola was the brainchild of Mr. Robinson. avid /AV-id/ [adjective] – extremely eager or interested Laura is an avid manga reader. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by They try to minimize their expenses amid rising food prices. chaotic /key-OT-ik/ [adjective] – in a state of chaos They lived during a chaotic time. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time It took a…
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Honey is a superfood for insects

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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 like honey? What superfood do you know? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a good feature that makes something better than similar things Flexible working hours have advantages for both employers and employees. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you aren’t hired? publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book,…
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Honey is a superfood for insects

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing I have to combat the want to eat chocolate all the time. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value. plethora /PLETH-er-uh / [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with There’s a plethora of books available regarding the universe. tolerance /TOL-er-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying,…
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