Monthly Archive: October 2025
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2025年10月17日
©(Blaine Griffin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain or hill The team reached the summit of Mount Fuji just before sunrise. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – unusual and playful in a way that is amusing Children laughed at the whimsical play that included talking trees and flying chairs. novelty /NOV-uhl-tee/ [noun] – something new, unusual, or different Tourists enjoyed the novelty of staying in an ice hotel for the first time. endurance /en-DOOR-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time Running a marathon requires great…
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2025年10月16日
©Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a major change to someone or something, especially in a way that improves it The internet had a transformative effect on global communication. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular person, group, or idea The dove is emblematic of peace. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being loud, clear, and continuing for a long time; the power to bring strong feelings or memories The singer’s voice had resonance in the big hall. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him…
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2025年10月16日
©Rebecca Cabage/Invision/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 you ever watched a music show about singers? Yes or no? Do you know any music groups from different countries? Yes or no? 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – having high status or respect The university is prestigious around the world. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep meaning The book gave me a profound idea about life. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having the power to affect how others act or think The teacher is very influential in the…
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2025年10月16日
©Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a music show about singers? If so, what did you enjoy about it? If not, what show would you watch? Do you know any music groups from different countries? If so, which ones do you like? If not, what kind of group would you want to see? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The mountain looked formidable because it was very high and steep. unprecedented…
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2025年10月16日
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2025年10月15日
©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very dangerous or high; happening suddenly and dramatically The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or escape from Death is an ineluctable part of every human life. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve The students faced a conundrum during the final exam. meager /MEE-ger/ [adjective] – very small in amount or not enough in quantity or quality The family survived on a meager income for many years. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] –…
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2025年10月15日
©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman 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。 Does heavy rainfall cause floods in your country? Can floods damage people’s homes and lives? 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。 precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse in quality or condition The old bridge may deteriorate after…
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2025年10月15日
©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when there is heavy rainfall in your country? What problems can floods cause for people and houses? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The storm was devastating for the small fishing town. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to be strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens Children can be resilient after facing difficult times. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun ] – the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country Good infrastructure makes…
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2025年10月15日
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2025年10月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful Too much sugar has a deleterious effect on children’s health. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad worse Lack of clean water can exacerbate health problems in poor areas. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to make something such as a bad situation continue for a long time High prices can perpetuate poverty in many communities. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – The salient facts are the most important and noticeable ones. The most salient point in the report was about rising costs. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in…
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