Monthly Archive: July 2025

Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

2025年7月7日

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©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to relax or reduce stress? What kind of exercises do you enjoy or want to try someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adapted /uh-DAP-tid/ [adjective] – changed or modified to fit a new use, purpose, or condition This school uses an adapted curriculum for students with learning difficulties. wellness /WEL-nis/ [noun] – the state of being healthy in body and mind The company offers a wellness program to help employees stay healthy. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – ak-ses-uh-buhl The building is accessible for people…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

2025年7月7日

chair yoga

©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. modified /MAH-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed slightly to improve something or make it more suitable They used a modified chair design to support people with back problems. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or easy to notice There was a notable drop in temperature after the storm passed. osteoarthritis /os-tee-oh-ahr-THRAHY-tis/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in older people My grandmother has osteoarthritis in her knees and finds it hard to walk. posture /POS-cher/ [noun] – the way someone holds their body when sitting or standing…
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US proposes pangolin protection under Endangered Species Act to curb global trafficking

2025年7月6日

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©AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File 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 animals ever been hunted in your country for their body parts? Are there any animals protected by law in your country? 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。 propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action She proposed a new idea in the meeting. protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm The umbrella gave protection from the rain. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – a thin, hard part that covers the skin of fish or…
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US proposes pangolin protection under Endangered Species Act to curb global trafficking

2025年7月6日

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©AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commendable /kuh-MEN-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving praise Her effort to clean the beach was truly commendable. obliteration /uh-blit-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the complete destruction of something The storm caused the obliteration of the old bridge. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or importance of something The magnitude of the flood was worse than expected. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is imperative to wear a helmet while biking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge or understanding of a situation or fact The teacher raised awareness about bullying in school. Article reading:…
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US proposes pangolin protection under Endangered Species Act to curb global trafficking

2025年7月6日

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©AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of animals that are hunted for their body parts? If so, which animal do you know? If not, why might people hunt animals? Do you know any animals that are protected by laws in your country? If so, what animals are they? If not, why might animals need protection? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or being discussed This book is relevant to our science class project. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants,…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border

2025年7月5日

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©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy it Scientists worked to eradicate the disease from the village. reemergence /ree-i-MUR-jns/ [noun] – the process of appearing again after being hidden or forgotten The reemergence of the disease worried the health officials. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very serious damage The fire had a catastrophic effect on the small town. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone to create or achieve something Good collaboration between the teams helped finish the job…
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border

2025年7月5日

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©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP 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 insects that harm farm animals been heard of before? Have scientific methods been used to stop harmful insects? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Wash hands to prevent getting sick. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry or fear He has a serious cut on his arm. method /MRTH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something This is a new method to clean clothes….
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The US to build $8.5 million fly-breeding facility in Texas to combat screwworm threat near Mexico border

2025年7月5日

Brix-News (25)

©USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of insects that harm farm animals? If so, what do they do? If not, what do you think they might do? Have you learned about how science helps stop harmful insects? If so, what methods do you know? If not, what methods do you think could help? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something dirty or harmful by adding something dangerous or unwanted The water had contamination, so people could not drink it. efficient…
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