Monthly Archive: September 2025

Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

Baby use smartphone

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about children using social media at a young age? What are some good things children can get from using social media? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a type of system or technology that allows people to communicate, share, or access information (e.g., websites, apps, or services) Online shopping platforms have become essential for small businesses. justice /JUHS-tis/ [noun] – judge of a high court, especially the Supreme Court The justices debated the case for hours before making a ruling. reject /ri-JEKT/ [verb]…
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

Baby use smartphone

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 use social media every day? Do you think parents should check children’s online activities? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The school requires students to wear uniforms every day. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] – a person who uses a service, system, or product The app has millions of active users worldwide. block /blok/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or moving forward The court decided not to block the company’s plan to build a new factory….
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

Baby use smartphone

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by one person or group against another The company faced a lawsuit after customers complained about unsafe products. unconstitutional /uhn-kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – not allowed or not in agreement with a country’s constitution Critics argued that banning certain newspapers would be unconstitutional. trafficking /TRAF-i-king/ [noun] – the act of buying, selling, or illegally moving people or goods (often refers to humans or drugs) The organization works to rescue victims of human trafficking. governance /GUHV-er-nuhns/ [noun] – the act or process of controlling, directing, or managing something…
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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

2025年9月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bulwark /BOOL-werk/ [noun] – a strong defense or protection Forests act as a bulwark against climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or sudden The team faced a precipitous fall in sales last year. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The contentious meeting ended without a clear decision. multilateral /muhl-ti-LAT-er-uhl/ [adjective] – involving more than two groups or countries Nations signed a multilateral agreement on climate change. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to save money for emergencies. Article…
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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

2025年9月14日

Cris-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 eaten food from the ocean before? Have you seen a whale, seal, or penguin in real life or on TV? 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。 suspension /suh-SPEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something for a period of time The match faced suspension because of the heavy rain. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal decision or arrangement reached by two or more groups or countries Nations failed to reach an agreement on fishing quotas. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or appropriate according to certain conditions, standards,…
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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

2025年9月14日

Cris-News (11)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten food that comes from the ocean? If so, what kind of seafood did you eat? If not, what seafood would you like to try? Have you ever seen a whale, seal, or penguin in real life or on TV? If so, where did you see it? If not, which animal would you like to see first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the situation when something is closed The store faced closure after many years of service. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a generally…
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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13日

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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。 Did you borrow a book from a library before? Have you ever found an old book at home? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed The museum has many notable paintings. durable /DOOR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to last a long time without becoming damaged The chair is made from durable wood. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something Winning the prize gave him prestige. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or…
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