Monthly Archive: June 2025

Capuchin monkeys show unusual behavior in Panama

2025年6月5日

Brix-News (12)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – at the beginning or before any changes The house was originally built as a small shop. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record something by writing or taking pictures The student gave the teacher a travel document. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] – to keep something or someone out The sign says to exclude all outside food from the room. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types The class has great diversity in languages and cultures. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is important The teacher emphasized the importance…
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Severe drought dries up ancient water source supplying Damascus

2025年6月4日

Brix-News (11)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a time when water was not available at home? If so, what did you do? If not, what would you do if it happened? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? If so, what do you remember about it? If not, where do you think it could happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – Meaning: a situation in which there is not enough of something The town had a food shortage after the storm. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun…
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Intermediate

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Severe drought dries up ancient water source supplying Damascus

2025年6月4日

Brix-News (11)

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 experienced a time when water was not available at home? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The street was wet as a result of the rain. fix /fiks/ [verb] – to repair something that is broken or not working He can fix the broken chair. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – for one person or group only; not for everyone This is…
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Beginner

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Severe drought dries up ancient water source supplying Damascus

2025年6月4日

Brix-News (11)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The doctor gave some alarming news about the patient’s health. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow Heavy precipitation in the area caused flooding. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The town experienced an unprecedented rise in tourists this year. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming involved…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

Brix-News (10)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen something strange happen on the road? If so, what happened? If not, what would surprise you on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? If so, where did it happen? If not, where do you think accidents often happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular time, number, or size but not exact The game starts at approximately 7 p.m. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident in which a vehicle hits something The bus…
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Intermediate

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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

Brix-News (10)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The artist made an extraordinary painting with only one hand. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being weak or easily hurt physically or emotionally The old building showed its vulnerability during the strong wind. logistically /loh-JIS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves planning and organization to make something happen It was logistically hard to move ten large boxes in one day. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult or bad has happened The team showed great…
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Expert

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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

Brix-News (10)

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 seen something unusual happen on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? 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。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle used for carrying goods The truck carried fruit to the store. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very bad or dangerous The cut on his arm was serious. cost /kawst/ [verb] – to have a price The dress cost ten dollars. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of danger or failure Climbing a tall tree…
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Beginner

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