Monthly Archive: September 2025
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2025年9月30日
©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, 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 you ever read about wildfires in the news? Do high temperatures and droughts cause fires? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe damage to the small houses. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to drink water on hot days. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to sickness without good care. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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2025年9月30日
©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or become known New dangers may emerge when the forest becomes too dry. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving new knowledge or understanding The teacher gave an illuminating explanation about climate change. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, clear, or leaving no doubt The evidence gave an unequivocal answer about the cause of the fire. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in danger, uncertain, or not safe The hikers stood on a precarious path near the cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid The ineluctable truth is that summers…
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2025年9月30日
©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read about wildfires in the news? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know why high temperatures and droughts can cause fires? If so, can you give an example? If not, what do you think happens to trees? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important because of its effect on the future of something Clean water is pivotal for good health. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something…
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2025年9月30日
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2025年9月29日
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2025年9月29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 like to drink tea? Have you ever taken part in a tea ceremony? 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。 record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an official document that shows facts or events School records showed that the student had perfect attendance last year. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – a piece of equipment with moving parts that is used to do work Factories use machines to make cars quickly and efficiently. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something, especially by growing or manufacturing The factory produces thousands of…
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2025年9月29日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of drinks or desserts do you enjoy the most? What traditional food or drink is popular in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion people have about someone or something, based on past behavior or quality The school has a strong reputation for excellent teaching. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning, cause, or source of something Scientists studied the origin of the ancient artifacts. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation where there is not enough of something that is needed Hospitals reported…
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2025年9月29日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivated /KUHL-tuh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – grown with care or under special conditions The chef used cultivated mushrooms in the special dish. versatility /vur-suh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to be used in many different ways The chef praised the versatility of rice because it can be cooked in many styles. practitioner /prak-TISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – a person who regularly does or is skilled in a particular art, activity, or profession Medical practitioners discussed new treatments at the conference. commercialization /kuh-mur-shuhl-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of managing something so that it is produced and sold to make a profit The…
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2025年9月28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 like handmade items more than factory-made items? Would you like to try making something by hand, like sewing or crocheting? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a small group of houses and buildings in the countryside, smaller than a town The village near the river is known for its beautiful gardens. lace /leys/ [noun] – a delicate cloth made with patterns of holes, often by hand with thread The bride wore a veil made of lace during the ceremony. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] –…
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2025年9月28日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do people in your country make by hand? Do you think handmade items are more special than factory-made items? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – a regular way of doing something; a custom or tradition The practice of planting trees during festivals has continued in many villages. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill in making things by hand Pottery is a traditional craft that many families in the town still teach their children. fixed /fikst/ [adjective] – not changing;…
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